[Mary Ann Clarke sitting on a couch holding a book] [graphic].

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Title: [Mary Ann Clarke sitting on a couch holding a book] [graphic].
Published / Created: [approximately 1809?]
Publication Place: London?
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: Portrait of Mary Anne Clarke; whole length, seated to the left on a couch, head in profile; holding an open book at her side in her left hand; wearing a loose fitting gown and a turban with a long veil that covers her upper arm; a large window in the background
Description: Title devised by cataloger.
Probably published around 1809, when a scandal involving Mary Ann Clarke and the Duke of York generated public interest and created a market for portraits of Mrs. Clarke.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark with possible loss of text.
Mounted between pages 12 and 13.
Provenance: Mounted in a volume with a burgundy morocco bookplate from: W.A. Foyle. Beeleigh Abbey. Binding: early 20th-century red crushed morocco by Riviere & Son, covers with a double gilt fillet, spine ruled and lettered in gilt, marbled endleaves, gilt edges. Maggs Bros.; April 2024.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 16.4 x 13.9 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English