Mary, Wife of Thomas Habingdon

Unknown 19th Century

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The image shows two engraved portraits, one above the other. The top portrait is of Thomas Habingdon Esq., and the bottom portrait is of his wife, Mary Habingdon. Thomas is depicted facing forward with his shoulders slightly turned, wearing an elaborate high-ruffed collar and striped jacket. Mary is shown in a similar pose with her hands at chest level, wearing a detailed ruff, a decorated bodice, and sleeves. Both have plain backgrounds, and descriptive text about each person is placed under their image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.3 × 16.7 cm (11 1/8 × 6 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.577


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q65214668