Price: $975.00
SKU: 86124
ARTIST: Valentine Green
PUBLISHER: Sold by Ryland & Bryer, Engravers & Printsellers, at the Kings Arms in Cornhill.
MEDIUM: Mezzotint,
DATE: c.1772.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 5/16 x 9 7/8" (31.3 x 25.2 cm).
DESCRIPTION: The woman in this mezzotint is unidentified, but it is believed to represent either Miss Cantrell, a singer known for her performances at Vauxhall Gardens in the early 1770s, or Miss Kettle, Tilly Kettle’s wife. Whomever it is, they are depicted holding a lute, a popular instrument of the period, which aligns with both possibilities—Cantrell as a performer and Kettle as a known figure in artistic circles. The ambiguity surrounding her identity adds an intriguing layer to the portrait's historical context. Regardless of her true identity, this mezzotint stands out as a wonderful portrayal of a woman during a period when portraits predominantly depicted men.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 16 x 20" mat for handling.
CONDITION: Excellent condition. Large margins.
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