![[Albina Hobart, Countess of Buckinghamshire.] Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream.](jpegs/58405.jpg)
[Albina Hobart, Countess of Buckinghamshire.] Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream. _ Vide Brandenburg Theatricals.
J.s G.y des.n et fec.t.
Pub.d June 13th 1795 by H. Humphrey No 37 New Bond Street.
Coloured etching. Stuck on verso in ink, a description of an oak tree from Bassaleg Monmouth, 10' in width and 470' high, cut down 1810; Sheet 330 x 220mm (13 x 8¾"). Trimmed to printed border. Some toning.
A caricature of Albina Hobart (c.1737-1816., Countess of Buckinghamshire, almost spherical, holding a bowl. Albinia was famed for her society parties at Hobart House in Ham, which involved illegal high stake gambling on the faro card game. She also performed at the private theatre of the Margravine of Anspach at Brandenburg House, Hammersmith. Her size, lifestyle and love of extravagant fashion aimed at her daughters' generation made her a target for caricatures: over 50 satirical prints of her were made. A rare Gillray image.
BM Satires 8721. From the Collection of Miss Harriet Robinson.
[Ref: 58405] £420.00
Pub.d June 13th 1795 by H. Humphrey No 37 New Bond Street.
Coloured etching. Stuck on verso in ink, a description of an oak tree from Bassaleg Monmouth, 10' in width and 470' high, cut down 1810; Sheet 330 x 220mm (13 x 8¾"). Trimmed to printed border. Some toning.
A caricature of Albina Hobart (c.1737-1816., Countess of Buckinghamshire, almost spherical, holding a bowl. Albinia was famed for her society parties at Hobart House in Ham, which involved illegal high stake gambling on the faro card game. She also performed at the private theatre of the Margravine of Anspach at Brandenburg House, Hammersmith. Her size, lifestyle and love of extravagant fashion aimed at her daughters' generation made her a target for caricatures: over 50 satirical prints of her were made. A rare Gillray image.
BM Satires 8721. From the Collection of Miss Harriet Robinson.
[Ref: 58405] £420.00