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The sitters shared a "romantic friendship": on the meanings and connotations of this term at the time see Mavor, op. cit., chapter 5, "'Impossibilities ... whenever two Ladies live too much together' Mrs Piozzi, Thraliana"

1 print : lithograph ; image 22.9 x 19.8 cm

Sarah Ponsonby (left)and Lady Eleanor Butler, recluses known as the Ladies of Llangollen, seated in their library. Lithograph by R.J. Lane, ca. 1832, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.

The sitters shared a "romantic friendship": on the meanings and connotations of this term at the time see Mavor, op. cit., chapter 5, "'Impossibilities ... whenever two Ladies live too much together' Mrs Piozzi, Thraliana"
In the background, a grotto incorporating a mediaeval font from Valle Crucis Abbey, near Llangollen: Mavor, op. cit., p. 204

1 print : lithograph ; image 22.3 x 17.4 cm

Sarah Ponsonby (left) and Lady Eleanor Butler, known as the Ladies of Llangollen, outside with a dog. Lithograph by J.H. Lynch, 183-, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.

1 print : etching ; platemark 18.2 x 10.4 cm

Henry Welby, a recluse, in his room. Etching.

1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 21.3 x 33.3 cm

The gouty King George IV relaxing before nine portraits chronicling his past extravagant styles of dress; representing the King's attempt to withdraw from public ridicule. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1824.

"Ludovic Debeurme takes on the difficult world of adolescence, following the life of a young anorexic woman and the difficult relationships she has with others, who have significant problems of their own. Influenced by psychoanalysis and the exploration of dreams, Debeurme explores life and fantasies with elegant clean graphics and a profound love of the games of childhood."--Amazon.com.

1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 23 cm

Lucille / by Ludovic Debeurme ; [translation, Edward Gauvin].

1 print : stipple engraving ; platemark 25.9 x 50.5 cm

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Sarah Ponsonby (left)and Lady Eleanor Butler, recluses known as the Ladies of Llangollen, seated in their library. Lithograph by R.J. Lane, ca. 1832, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.

Sarah Ponsonby (left) and Lady Eleanor Butler, known as the Ladies of Llangollen, outside with a dog. Lithograph by J.H. Lynch, 183-, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.

Henry Welby, a recluse, in his room. Etching.

The gouty King George IV relaxing before nine portraits chronicling his past extravagant styles of dress; representing the King's attempt to withdraw from public ridicule. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1824.

Lucille / by Ludovic Debeurme ; [translation, Edward Gauvin].

Six vignettes on a design for a fan illustrating how to lead a moral and happy life. Stipple engraving, 1797.

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Sarah Ponsonby (left)and Lady Eleanor Butler, recluses known as the Ladies of Llangollen, seated in their library. Lithograph by R.J. Lane, ca. 1832, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.

Sarah Ponsonby (left) and Lady Eleanor Butler, known as the Ladies of Llangollen, outside with a dog. Lithograph by J.H. Lynch, 183-, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.

Henry Welby, a recluse, in his room. Etching.

The gouty King George IV relaxing before nine portraits chronicling his past extravagant styles of dress; representing the King's attempt to withdraw from public ridicule. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1824.

Lucille / by Ludovic Debeurme ; [translation, Edward Gauvin].

Six vignettes on a design for a fan illustrating how to lead a moral and happy life. Stipple engraving, 1797.

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