Lot 19: Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (1727-1787)

Portrait of a lady, probably Elizabeth Hartley (1751-1824), half-length, in a pink dress with blue sash and shawl, her right elbow resting on a book on a ledge, in a landscape
signed 'Chamberlin pinxt.' (lower left)
oil on canvas
30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.4 cm.)

Elizabeth Hartley was an actress at Covent Garden, principally famous for her roles in Tragedy. She was also painted by Reynolds, Kauffman and other artists. David Garrick was an admirer and noted that 'A finer creature than Mrs Hartley... I never saw. Her make is perfect'.

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