Comtesse de Gramont - Mezzotint by J. McArdell after Lely - 18th Century
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Fine mid-18th-century mezzotint with the portrait of the Countess of Gramont, engraved by James McArdell after the painting by Sir Peter Lely. Signed with Lely's anagram in the copper. A hand-colored impression.
Fine mid-18th-century mezzotint with the portrait of the Countess of Gramont, engraved by James McArdell after the painting by Sir Peter Lely. Signed with Lely's anagram in the copper. A hand-colored impression.
The sitter is Elizabeth Hamilton (1641-1708), la Belle Hamilton, Countess of Gramont, one of the Windsor Beauties that Lely painted for the Stuart court. James McArdell (1728-1765), an Irishman settled in London, is considered the finest mezzotint engraver of his generation.
Medium: Mezzotint, hand-colored.
Artist / after: Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680).
Engraver: James McArdell (1728-1765).
Date: Mid-18th century.
Dimensions: Plate mark 19.7 x 14.6 in (50 x 37.2 cm).
Condition: A good impression. The corners are somewhat trimmed and there are small cuts in the margins that do not affect the image, together with remains of old mounting on the back and along the edges. Overall toning of the paper.
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Fine mid-18th-century mezzotint with the portrait of the Countess of Gramont, engraved by James McArdell after the painting by Sir Peter Lely. Signed with Lely's anagram in the copper. A hand-colored impression.