La Salle University Art Museum Collections - Contemplation (Portrait of Elizabeth Stanhope)

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Contemplation (Portrait of Elizabeth Stanhope)

1790
18th Century
10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (26 x 21 cm)

Caroline Watson, English, (1760 or 1761–1814)
After Sir Joshua Reynolds, English, (1723–1792)

Object Type: PRINTS

Creation Place: Europe

Medium and Support: Stipple Engraving

Credit Line: Purchased with funds provided by the Art Angels

Accession Number: 05-G-3285

Caroline Watson was likely the first British female professional engraver. She studied under her father, James Watson (c. 1739 – 1790), an Irish engraver, and was appointed ‘Engraver to the Queen’ by Queen Charlotte in 1785.

Current Location: In Storage

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Portrait

Portrait

Dimensions

Sheet Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 10 5/8 in. (35.9 x 27 cm)
Mat Dimensions: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)

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This object is a member of the following portfolios:

Portraits - Other

Prints, 18th Century

Women Artists

Women Artists - 18th & 19th Century