Emma Hamilton in an attitude towards a mimosa plant, causing it to demonstrate sensibility. Stipple engraving by R. Earlom, 1789, after G. Romney.
- Romney, George, 1734-1802.
- Date:
- March 25th 1789
- Reference:
- 3996i
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She kneels and raises her left hand toward a mimosa plant and her right hand to her breast: the mimosa plant is sensible of her presence, and vice versa
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London (No 90 Cheapside) : John & Josiah Boydell, March 25th 1789.
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1 print : stipple engraving ; platemark 38 x 29 cm
Lettering
Sensibility. Painted by George Romney. Engrav'd by R. Earlom. From the original picture in the possession of William Hayley, Esq. The leaves, as conscious of their queen's command, Successive fall at her approaching hand; While her soft breast with pity seems to pant, and shrink at every shrinking of the plant. Triumphs of temper Canto V, verse 227
The lettering quotes from The triumphs of temper by William Hayley (1781)
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Wellcome Collection 3996i
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