Miss Harriet Powell.
Engraved from a Painting of Mr. Peters in the Collection of John Taylor Esqr. by J.R. Smith.
Publishd october 23 1776 by J Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London.
Mezzotint, scratched letter proof, sheet 261 x 196mm. Horizontal crease through publication line.
Harriet Mackenzie, Countess of Seaforth (fl. 1769 - 1779), actress and singer; second wife of Kenneth Mackenzie, 2nd Earl of Seaforth. First state, with scratched letters and second 'l' of 'Powell' almost erased. The artist is Matthew William Peters (1742-1814), most famous for his provocative painting of a courtesan (known as 'Lydia' in the mezzotint copy). He came to regret his choice of subject, as he was ordained in 1781, becoming the Royal Academy's chaplain (1784-8), then chaplain to the Prince of Wales.
Chaloner Smith 137, I of II. Frankau 281, I of III. D'Oench 81. NPG: D4186. Ex: Collection of Alec Clunes; Lady Victoria Manners, 'Matthew William Peters, R.A.' p.63, i/iii
[Ref: 7877] £180.00
Publishd october 23 1776 by J Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London.
Mezzotint, scratched letter proof, sheet 261 x 196mm. Horizontal crease through publication line.
Harriet Mackenzie, Countess of Seaforth (fl. 1769 - 1779), actress and singer; second wife of Kenneth Mackenzie, 2nd Earl of Seaforth. First state, with scratched letters and second 'l' of 'Powell' almost erased. The artist is Matthew William Peters (1742-1814), most famous for his provocative painting of a courtesan (known as 'Lydia' in the mezzotint copy). He came to regret his choice of subject, as he was ordained in 1781, becoming the Royal Academy's chaplain (1784-8), then chaplain to the Prince of Wales.
Chaloner Smith 137, I of II. Frankau 281, I of III. D'Oench 81. NPG: D4186. Ex: Collection of Alec Clunes; Lady Victoria Manners, 'Matthew William Peters, R.A.' p.63, i/iii
[Ref: 7877] £180.00