Premium Framed Print : Barbara March. Donegall
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Barbara March. Donegall
BARBARA marchioness of DONEGALL (nee Godfrey), third wife of Arthur Chichester, first marquess : the ornaments suggest she was accomplished in music and painting. Date: 1768 - 1829
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Media ID 14301780
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1768 1829 Accomplished Arthur Barbara Chichester Donegall Godfrey Marchioness Marquess Ornaments Suggest
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this elegant and captivating portrait, Barbara Marchioness of Donegall, born Barbara Godfrey, is depicted in the height of Regency fashion. Donegall, who was the third wife of Arthur Chichester, the first Marquess of Donegall, exudes an air of refinement and sophistication. The ornate gold frame surrounding the portrait hints at the subject's accomplished nature, with the inclusion of musical instruments and a palette and brushes, suggesting that she was proficient in both music and painting. Barbara Godfrey was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1768, and married Arthur Chichester in 1794. The marriage brought her into the prominent Chichester family, which held significant political and social power in both Ireland and England. The portrait, which dates from around the time of her marriage, captures her in her prime, with her dark hair styled in the popular "Waterfall" fashion and her piercing blue eyes gazing directly at the viewer. The inclusion of the musical instruments and painting supplies in the portrait is significant, as they were often used to symbolize the accomplishments of women in the upper classes during the Regency period. Barbara's ability to play an instrument and paint would have been highly valued, as it demonstrated her intelligence, creativity, and leisurely pursuits. Barbara Marchioness of Donegall lived until 1829, and her portrait serves as a reminder of the important role that women played in Regency society, both as wives and as individuals with their own talents and accomplishments. The intricate details of the frame and the subject's elegant attire further emphasize the wealth and status of the Chichester family, making this a truly stunning and historically significant work of art.
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