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William Dent
active 1783-1793
Master George & his Rib
[London] : Pubd by J ca.rter, Oxford Street, March 27th 1786
Peel 1569
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[London] : Pubd by J. Carter, Oxford Street, March 27th 1786.
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Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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Attributed to Dent by George.
Sheet partially trimmed within plate mark.
Summary:
Oval design showing half length portraits of the Prince of Wales (right) and Mrs. Fitzherbert (left), both in profile to the left, his figure concealing her left shoulder; she wears a large hat with three ostrich plumes and a favor reading 'Ich dien', and her breast is covered by an arrangement of inflated gauze which was much caricatured; the Prince's hat bears a favor inscribed "Benedict". Cf. British Museum catalog.
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