Mrs Jordan As Hypolita
Stock No
5711
2015
- £675.00
- €789 Euro
- $925 US Dollar
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Item Description
The Irish Mrs. Jordan in the character of Hypolita, engraved and published by John Jones after the portrait painted by John Hoppner; exhibited in 1791.
Having arrived in England she became the mistress to the Duke of Clarence with whom she lived for 20 years bearing him 10 illegitimate children. As London's leading comic actress she continued her acting career, supporting the profligate Duke with he considerable income.
This wonderful mezzotint, fine in all respects, is a joy to behold.
Framed within a fine replica of an eighteenth century print frame.
o.s:14 in x 18 in
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, London
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)207 7275263
+44 (0)7831 561042
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