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The Charmers of the Age

March 1, 1782
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Charmers of the Age
  • Publisher: Richard Livesay (British, 1750–1826 Southsea, near Portsmouth, Hampshire)
  • Artist: After William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London)
  • Sitter: Barbara Campanini, "La Barbarina" (Italian, Parma 1721–1799 Lüben)
  • Sitter: George Desnoyer (German, ca. 1700–1764)
  • Date: March 1, 1782
  • Medium: Etching; third state of four
  • Dimensions: sheet: 7 11/16 x 10 1/2 in. (19.5 x 26.7 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932
  • Object Number: 32.35(78)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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