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Marcia Mary Anne Arbuthnot.

  • ARTIST: SAMUEL REYNOLDS

  • MEDIUM: Mezzotint,

    DATE: 1800

  • EDITION SIZE: Paper size 15 x 11" (38.2 x 28.1 cm)

  • DESCRIPTION: This delicate mezzotint showcases the refined elegance of Marcia Mary Anne Arbuthnot, born Lisle. Rendered by Reynolds from Hoppner’s original painting, the composition exudes a graceful restraint typical of late Georgian portraiture. The tonal richness and subtle gradations of light and shadow characteristic of mezzotint bring a soft, lifelike presence to her visage, underscoring her genteel status and genteel poise.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 12 x 16 inch archival mylar for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition, toned with age.

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