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Maria, Countess of Coventry

Benjamin Wilson

National Gallery of Art

The image features an etching showing a seated woman facing the viewer. She has delicate facial features, curly hair with a feathered decoration, and is dressed in an elegant gown with a fur stole. The woman holds a fabric or handkerchief and the background is simple. At the bottom of the etching, there is a signature that reads "Painted and Etched by B. Wilson 1751."

Artwork Details

Date
1751
Medium
drypoint and etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5056 × 6034 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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