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Duchess of Cleveland, from a painting by Sir Peter Lely
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Duchess of Cleveland, from a painting by Sir Peter Lely
Matthew Prior, Esq. poet and diplomat, in the reign of Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714).. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin and etched by Leopold Martin, London, Henry Bohn, 1842. The costumes were drawn from tapestries, monumental effigies, illuminated manuscripts and portraits. Charles and Leopold Martin were the sons of the romantic artist and mezzotint engraver John Martin (1789-1854)
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This handcolored engraving, titled "Matthew Prior, Esq. Poet and Diplomat, in the Reign of Queen Anne," depicts the Duchess of Cleveland, a prominent figure of the 17th century English court. The portrait was based on a painting by Sir Peter Lely, a renowned artist of the time, and was later reproduced in the comprehensive work "Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period" published in 1842. The Duchess is elegantly dressed in a pink velvet coat, adorned with intricate lace collars and cuffs. Her breeches, which were a fashionable alternative to gowns for women of the nobility during this period, are also made of pink velvet. The Duchess's stockings are held up by garters, and she wears elegant buckle shoes. Her delicate hands are adorned with rings and a bracelet, adding to her regal appearance. The illustration, drawn by Charles Martin and etched by Leopold Martin, was created based on various sources, including tapestries, monumental effigies, illuminated manuscripts, and portraits. The Martin brothers were known for their meticulous attention to detail and their ability to capture the essence of historical fashion. Matthew Prior (1664-1721) was a celebrated poet and diplomat during the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). He served as an ambassador to France and was a member of the exclusive literary society, the Kit-Cat Club. Prior's poetry, which often reflected the political and social climate of the time, was widely admired and influenced the literary scene of the early 18th century. This engraving not only offers a glimpse into the fashionable attire of the English court during the late Stuart period but also provides a window into the rich cultural and historical context of the time.
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