Mary Mourdaunt, Mrs John Erskine (c.1775-1821)
Lady Mary Henrietta Erskine (1764-1820)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1812
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
Measurements
95 x 75 mm
Order this imageCollection
Killerton, Devon
NT 922336
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour painting on ivory, Mary Mourdaunt, Mrs John Erskine (c.1775-1821) by Lady Mary Henrietta Erskine (1764-1820). 1812. Head and shoulders portrait of a woman aged about 35 to 40, facing, in a black dress with lace collar, lace stole over her shoulders, and white turban. Brown eyes, smooth dark hair with a jewel at the center parting. One of a pair, the other being of John Erskine KIL/P/102.
Provenance
Acland Collection Killerton and Sprydon, until purchased by NT at the sale of chattels of Sir John and Lady Acland at Christies.
Marks and inscriptions
M.H. Erskine 1812 Portrait of Mrs John Erskine
Makers and roles
Lady Mary Henrietta Erskine (1764-1820), artist