Artist(s):
after ISABEY, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855)
sc. READ, William (floruit 1824-1837)
Composed Title English:
Josephine.
Inscribed Title:
Josephine
Inscription:
Engraved by W. Read from a Miniature by Isaby. // LONDOND, RICHARD BENTLEY & SON, 1882. // [facsimile signature of the sitter]
Description:
Half-length portraif of Josephine, wearing hat with a feather, high collar, low-cut V-neck dress, a cameo, holding a letter. This example of Troubadour costume is a reflection of the Parisian troubadour wave in painting and the decorative arts, of which Josephine was an important promoter.
Original Work:
byIsabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855)
Subject Heading(s):
Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress of the French (1763-1814)
Medium:
engraving and stipple
Date:
1882
Series:
Same series as 8° O IV 005 (Jérôme) ; 8° O III 003 (Elisa) ; 8° O VII 010 (Letizia) ; 8° O IX 001 (Pauline)
Publication Place:
London
Dimensions:
223 x 144 mm (sheet)
Paper Type:
wove paper
Condition:
fine
McGill Notes:
Pennington Catalogue p. 1999
Related Works:
ISABEY, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855); 'Josephine with plumed hat.'
LocNo:
8° O X 017