Portrait of Elizabeth, Lady Stuart de Rothesay
Miniature
1865 (painted)
1865 (painted)
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This is a portrait of Elizabeth, Lady Stuart de Rothesay (died 1867). She was the mother of Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford, and Charlotte, Viscountess Canning. The miniature is illustrated on page 42 of A. J. C. Hare, The Story of Two Noble Lives (1892). This tells the story of Louisa and Charlotte, who were both amateur artists.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of Elizabeth, Lady Stuart de Rothesay (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on ivory mounted on card |
| Brief description | Annie DIXON (1817-1901), Portrait miniature of Elizabeth, Lady Stuart de Rothesay (d.1867), the mother of Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford and Charlotte, Viscountess Canning. The miniature is illustrated in A J C Hare, "The story of two noble lives", (1892), p.42; ivory; Dixon,A.,English School, 19th cent. |
| Physical description | Elizabeth, Lady Stuart de Rothesay (d.1867). Elderly woman, bust-length, turned slightly to her right. Wearing a dark green dress and shawl, with a white lace head-dress under a dark green veil, three strings of pearls and a pink rose. Inscribed on backing card Lady Stuart de Rothesay / Painted by A. Dixon 1865 |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs T. R. P. Hole, in memory of Bettine, Lady Abingdon |
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| Summary | This is a portrait of Elizabeth, Lady Stuart de Rothesay (died 1867). She was the mother of Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford, and Charlotte, Viscountess Canning. The miniature is illustrated on page 42 of A. J. C. Hare, The Story of Two Noble Lives (1892). This tells the story of Louisa and Charlotte, who were both amateur artists. |
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| Accession number | P.36-1987 |
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| Record created | July 27, 2000 |
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