A young woman grieving and embracing an urn. Stipple engraving by W.W. Ryland after A. Kauffman, 1774.

  • Kauffmann, Angelica, 1741-1807.
Date:
10 May 1774
Reference:
44367i
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[London] (159 Strand) : [publisher not identified], 10 May 1774.

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1 print : stipple engraving ; image 30 x 25 cm

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In memory of General Stanwix's daughter who was lost in her passage from Ireland. Angelica Kauffman pinxt. W.W. Ryland Engraver to his Majesty sculp. Lettering continues with a poem: On the dark bosom of the faithless main Where stormy winds and roaring tempests reign, Far from her native fields and friendly skies, In early death's cold arms Fidelia lies. Ah! spare to tell (for she is now no more) What virtue beauty sweetness charm'd before Here let the pensive muse in silence mourn Where friendship to her name has rais'd the sacred urn

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Wellcome Collection 44367i

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After an etching by Angelica Kauffman dated 1767

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