Maria Countess of Coventry

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Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Cotes, Francis, 1726-1770, artist.
Summary:Maria, Countess of Coventry, née Gunning, (1733-1760), celebrated beauty, 1st wife of George William, 6th Earl of Coventry and eldest daughter of John Gunning of County Roscommon. Rosette at bosom, lace cape tied at throat and thrown back to towards shoulders, slashed bodice and sleeves with pearls; oval frame cut in rectangle. Title lettered below image.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [S.l.] : [s.n.], [undated, between ca. 1752 and 1760?].
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Notes:Proof without artists' name.

One of two similar impressions - see EP COVE-MA (3) II for another copy, reworked from the same plate.

Compare print by C.Spooner described by Chaloner, Smith, 9, p.1338, see also pp.1723-24.

Physical description: 1 print : mezzotint ; image 26.7 x 21.2 cm., sheet 30.7 x 21.2 cm., cropped within plate mark.

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Credits:Original painting attributed to Francis Cotes, (1726-1770).
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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EP COVE-MA (3A) II
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