A young woman gazing at the portrait of her beloved and ignoring religion. Lithograph by R.J. Lane, 1824, after G.S. Newton.

  • Newton, Gilbert Stuart, 1794-1835.
Date:
Dec.r 1824
Reference:
672767i
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On the table to left are a crucifix and a closed book with clasps (bible or prayer book)

Publication/Creation

London (114 New Bond Street) : J. Dickinson, Dec.r 1824 ([London] : Printed by C. Hullmandel)

Physical description

1 print : lithograph ; sheet en chine 32 x 26 cm, image 24.5 x 20.5 cm

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A girl at her devotions. "For thee I pray, for thee I sigh and weep" Shakspeare. Drawn in stone by Richard Lane, from a picture by G.S. Newton. The quotation attributed to Shakespeare has not been traced

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"Proof".

References note

Michele Martinez, 'Creating an audience for a British School: L.E.L's Poetical catalogue of pictures in the Literary gazette', Victorian poetry, Mar 22, 2014 (online)

Reference

Wellcome Collection 672767i

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