British Parliament 1925 Vintage Lithograph

Title:   "Mrs. Mary Robinson" engraved by J. R. Smith

Artist: George Romney. Romney was an English portrait painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.

Romney presents Mary Robinson in a fairly plain but fashionable costume (this is in direct contrast to Gainsborough’s portrait of the sitter, which alludes to her celebrity). The facial expression is also notable, as she raises one eyebrow, as if tempting the viewer to challenge her.

Mrs Robinson (1758–1800) became the first mistress of the Prince of Wales (later George IV) in 1779. She earned the nickname ‘Perdita’ from her memorable performance in 'The Winter’s Tale' at the Drury Lane Theatre where she attracted the attention of the seventeen year old prince. She was painted by the leading portraitists of the day: Reynolds (Reynolds P45), Gainsborough (Gainsborough P42) and Romney.

A backing page with a black and white tipped-in, mounted gravure plate (illustration) with printed, protective tissue paper bearing title of print.

The full page is approx. 11" x 7-1/2"; the tipped-in gravure is approx. 5" x 5-1/2"

 * A tipped-in illustration (tipped-in plate) is one that is printed separately from the main text of the book, but attached (usually on one edge) to a backing page.

Generally clean w/ possible printing blemishes, light age toning & surface handling wear from page turning

Antique 1910 Print - Great for Historical Study

Smaller tipped-in gravure

Possible printing blemishes; Generally clean with some edge age toning & handling wear from page turning

Gravure (illustration) is very clean with great contrast.

Gravure printed by "The Studio" Ltd., London, Paris, New York., 1910.

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Full Page Size: Approximately 7.5" X 11"


Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)

This Century+++ Old Print isn't Perfect but Nice...and Has Great Historical Value


Only minor age and handling wear

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