Anna, Lady Bacon, Daughter of Sir Anthony Cooke and Wife of Sir Nicolas Bacon

published 1810

Henry Richard Cook

Associated Names
Henry Richard Cook

Artist, British, active 1802 - 1849

Sylvester Harding

Publisher, British, 1745 - 1809

Sylvester Harding

Artist After, British, 1745 - 1809

The image is a portrait of Anna Lady Bacon, focusing on the upper half of her body. She is depicted in a slightly angled forward-facing position, looking directly at the viewer. Her facial features are detailed with a composed expression, and she has short hair styled with an intricate lace headpiece. She is dressed in elaborate clothing typical of the Elizabethan era, featuring a high ruffled collar and a richly patterned gown with dark embroidered details. No jewelry or objects are visible within the portrait. The background is a plain, textured surface that frames the figure in an oval vignette. The image is presented on a large piece of paper with details of the painting and its provenance inscribed below the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stipple engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19 × 14 cm (7 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.76


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65073274

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