Who created "Elizabeth Countess of Derby"?

Elizabeth Countess of Derby was created by William Dickinson in 1780-05.

When was "Elizabeth Countess of Derby" created?

This artwork was created 1780-05.

What medium is "Elizabeth Countess of Derby"?

Elizabeth Countess of Derby is paper.

Is "Elizabeth Countess of Derby" in the public domain?

Yes, Elizabeth Countess of Derby is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Elizabeth Countess of Derby

William Dickinson

1780-05

Medium

paper

Dimensions

629; 377

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

### Elizabeth, Countess of Derby This striking portrait, *Elizabeth Countess of Derby* (1780), is a mezzotint engraving William Dickinson, a leading British printmaker of the late 18th century. Measuring 629 × 377 mm on paper, it captures the elegance of Elizabeth Smith (1753–1827), wife of Edward Smith-Stanley, the 12th Earl of Derby., renowned for his reproductive prints after paintings by masters like Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough, likely based this work on a contemporary portrait, rendering the countess in opulent Georgian attire that reflects the height of aristocratic fashion....

Elizabeth Countess of Derby

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