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D5459 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist - [c1780]-1840
2 - Prints by Woodward (Dated) - 1785-1812
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5459/2/61
Title
The Progress of the Empress Josephine
Date
20 Apr 1808
Description
Eight portraits of Josephine, arranged over two rows. They are, top row, left to right:
'A Planters Daughter'. A stocky woman in a simple dress.
'A French Countess'. Ornately dressed, with feathers in her hair.
'A Widow'. Dressed all in black.
'A Prisoner'. Manacled and chained.
Bottom row, from left to right:
'A Loose Fish'. Looking coyly from behind a fan.
'Barras's Mistress'. Dancing, dressed in a draped dress and sash.
'A General's Lady'. Dressed in 'military' dress, with a helmet and plumes.
'An Empress'. Fat, and richly dressed, wearing a crown and holding a sceptre and orb.
Extent
2 prints
Level
SubSeries
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Artist
Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive Creator
George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information
Woodward del : C.W. scul
London Pubd April 20th 1808 by Thos Tegg 111 Cheapside
Publication Note
BM Sat 10981
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