| Method | Mezzotint |
| Artist | James McArdell after Sir Joshua Reynolds |
| Published | Publish'd according to Act of Parliment July 25th, 1762. Sold at the Golden head in Covent Garden. |
| Dimensions | Image 468 x 351 mm, Plate 504 x 353 mm, Sheet 592 x 440 mm |
| Notes |
Portrait of Frances Greville and her brother, William, after Sir Joshua Reynolds (Mannings 443). Frances is presented in the form of the mythological figure Psyche, whilst her brother takes on the role of Cupid. Depicted standing in full-length beneath a tree, Frances is shown turned to her right, holding a vase between her hands. Her brother, standing upon a stone to her right, grasps on to her flowing dress. Set in the bottom right of the composition is a small waterfall. Frances Anne Crewe, Lady Crewe, (née Greville; 1748 - 1818) was a leader of fashion, and considered to be one of the most beautiful women of her time. James McArdell (1729 – 1765) was a mezzotinter. He was born in Dublin, and studied under Brooks. He travelled to London with Brooks c. 1746. McArdell is regarded as the outstanding mezzotinter of the so-called Dublin school, concentrating mostly on portraits. He is believed to have been Reynolds favourite engraver. He published his own plates, which were mostly bought after his death by Robert Sayer Chaloner Smith 93 ii/ii, Russell 93 ii/iii, Goodwin -McArdell 90 ii/iii, Hamilton p103 ii/ii Ex. Col.: Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £650.00 |
| Stock ID | 16678 |