448 - J. WILSON (*1735) after FARREL (18th century), Portrait of Louisa Williams, 1771, mezzotint

J. WILSON (*1735) after FARREL (18th century), Portrait of Louisa Williams, 1771, mezzotint James Wilson (c. 1735 – after 1786) after Farrel (18th century): Portrait of Miss Louisa Williams in an oval frame, 1771, mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on paper Inscription: Signed at the bottom of the printing plate: “Farrel Pinx | Wilson Sculp.” Inscribed in the lower center of the printing plate: “Mifs Louisa Williams.” Dated at the bottom: “1771 Printed for W.m Darling Engraver in Great Newport Street July 1.” Date: 1771 Description: A half-length portrait of a young woman in right-side profile, within an oval frame. Miss Louisa Williams is wearing an elaborate lace bonnet and a crossover shawl (pelerine) tied with a large bow at the front. Her dress, featuring an embroidered bodice, ruffled sleeves, and satin-like fabric, reflects the elegant ladies’ fashion of the late Rococo period in England around 1770 Keywords: Louisa Williams; Portrait; Portrait of a woman; Rococo; 18th-century ladies’ fashion; Lace bonnet; Mezzotint; England; 1771; Bow; Pelerine; Wilson; Pannel; Fashion history; Oval format; Reproduction print; Print; Social portrait; 18th century; Biedermeier; Portraits; United Kingdom; Size: Paper: 35.6 cm x 25.4 cm (14 x 10 in), Image: 30.8 cm x 25.0 cm (12.1 x 9.8 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discolored due to age. The lower edge of the sheet is slightly bumped. There is occasional slight abrasion in the print area, characterized by diffuse, slightly lightened spots.