Richard Austin Artlett Sold at Auction Prices

R. ARTLETT (*1807) after LAWRENCE (*1769), Countess of Darnley, title to Mosaique, Steel engraving

Richard Austin Artlett (1807 - 1873 ) after Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830 ): Portrait of the young Countess of Darnley Cover of the magazine "Mosaïque - Loisirs du Grand Monde", 19th century, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Sir T. Lawrence, P.R.A. Painter / R. A. Artlett Engraver". At the upper part inscribed in the printing plate: "MOSAÏQUE / LOISIRS DU GRAND MONDE.". Date: 19th century Description: The artwork presents a delicate portrait of a young woman with curly hair, framed by an oval background. The minimalist depiction draws attention to the graceful facial features and the serious expression of the person depicted. The title "MOSAÏQUE - LOISIRS DU GRAND MONDE." suggests an elitist pastime. Source: H. Mandeville (19th century) Mosaique. Loisirs du Grand Monde, um 1850 | Magazine, Genre, Fashion Keywords: Countess of Darnley; portrait; young woman; oval frame; curls; serious; leisure; elitist society; art history; classicism; grace; expression; serif font; black and white; mosaic; title; hairstyling; minimalist; facial features; noble;, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, France, Size: Paper: 35,6 cm x 26,7 cm (14 x 10,5 in), Depiction: 22,4 cm x 17,8 cm (8,8 x 7 in)