Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby 1790 Sir Thomas Lawrence British The Irish actress Elizabeth Farren made her London debut in 1777 and soon became one of the most popular comic performers of the day. This portrait depicts her as an elegant young woman at the height of her career, before she retired from the stage to marry her aristocratic protector. Lawrence’s bold brushwork captures the sheen of satin and the plushness of fur, but his painting displeased the sitter, who asked the twenty-one-year-old artist to alter the depiction of her unfashionably slend
Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby 1790 Sir Thomas Lawrence British The Irish actress Elizabeth Farren made her London debut in 1777 and soon became one of the most popular comic performers of the day. This portrait depicts her as an elegant young woman at the height of her career, before she retired from the stage to marry her aristocratic protector. Lawrence’s bold brushwork captures the sheen of satin and the plushness of fur, but his painting displeased the sitter, who asked the twenty-one-year-old artist to alter the depiction of her unfashionably slender figure. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #5007. Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby. Sir Thomas Lawrence (British, Bristol 1769–1830 London). 1790. Oil on canvas. Paintings
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