Frances 'Fanny' Kemble, Mrs Twiss (1759-1822) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA)
John Jones (London c.1745 – 1797)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1798
Materials
Mezzotint engraving on paper, ebonised wood and glass
Measurements
425 x 325 mm
Place of origin
Marylebone
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Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 608030
Summary
Print, mezzotint engraving, Frances 'Fanny' Kemble, Mrs Twiss (1759-1822) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA) by John Jones (London c.1745 – 1797). Dated 1798. A half-length portrait of a lady, turned to the left, against stormy landscape. Long fair hair, wearing velvet dress, white collar and bow to neck.
Provenance
Clara Norris collection. Clara Norris bequest to the National Trust, c/o Davis Wallis Foyster Solicitors, Harvester House, 37 Peter Street, Manchester.
Marks and inscriptions
...London Published according to Act March 23, 1784, by J.Jones No.63 Great Portland Street (printed title)
Makers and roles
John Jones (London c.1745 – 1797), engraver (printmaker) Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA (Plympton 1723 - London 1792), artist