The Fair Oysterinda
Stock No
5702
2015
- £480.00
- €559 Euro
- $661 US Dollar
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Item Description
A fine mid-eighteenth century mezzotint, proof before titles, 'The Fair Oysterinda'. Engraved by Richard Houston after the original work by Philippe Mercier, published by John Bowles, London.
Within a fine replica of a correct print frame.
o.s:16 inches x 12 inches
Mercier's model for this work was the Georgian actress and socialite, 'Peg' Woffington. Playing leading roles in both Dublin and London, she was recognised in her time as a superb comic actor, also celebrated for her Shakespearean roles. She achieved some notoriety for her bitter rivalry with other actresses, (stabbing Mrs. Bellamy during a performance) and for her rumoured love affairs, most notably that with David Garrick who wrote songs for her including 'My Lovely Peggy'.
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London, London
Period
18th Century & Earlier
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United Kingdom
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