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WARD, James after John HOPPNER
[Lady Heathcote]
London: Published by James Ward, No. 6 Newman Street, Jan. 2, 1804. Mezzotint. Proof before letters. Possibly state i-vii/ix, Chaloner Smith notes that there are six progress proofs, and one finished proof before inscription in the British Museum. Without comparison it is impossible to note which state this print is. In excellent condition with the exception of some light foxing in the margins. Laid onto contemporary backing sheet with rubbed crease in upper left corner. Image size: 25 1/8 x 16 7/8 inches. Plate mark: 26 x 17 inches. Sheet size: 27 5/8 x 18 5/8 inches.
In Hoppner's dramatic portrait Lady Heathcote is depicted as Hebe, the goddess of youth.
This is a nice impression of this dramatic portrait printed in attractive sepia ink. In Hoppner's painting, Lady Heathcote is depicted as Hebe, the goddess of youth. Behind her is Ganymede, in the form of an eagle, who succeeded her as the cupbearer to the gods. This stunning image displays a use of classicism that was extremely popular in English and European art. By representing Lady Heathcote as Hebe, Hoppner links his portrait with the classical tradition and bestows upon his sitter the attributes of ideal beauty.
Chaloner Smith, British Mezzotinto Portraits 23, possibly states i-vii/iii (Smith does not count the progress proofs as states); O'Donoghue, Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits... in the British Museum 2; Lennox-Boyd & Stogdon, possibly states i-vii/ix.
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