Original 19th-century engraving with the portrait of Lady Charlotte Harley, the "Ianthe" to whom Lord Byron dedicated Childe Harold. Engraved by W. Finden after a drawing by Richard Westall for the illustrated editions of the poet's life and works.
Original 19th-century engraving with the portrait of Lady Charlotte Harley, the "Ianthe" to whom Lord Byron dedicated Childe Harold. Engraved by W. Finden after a drawing by Richard Westall for the illustrated editions of the poet's life and works.
Ianthe was the term of endearment Byron gave to Lady Charlotte, who was about eleven years old when the poem appeared in 1812.
Medium: Steel engraving.
Artist / after: Richard Westall (1765-1836).
Engraver: W. Finden.
Date: 1833.
Dimensions: Sheet 8.7 x 5.5 in (22 x 14 cm).
Condition: Light foxing scattered across the sheet. Mounted in a mat.