1900 Photogravure Barbara Palmer Duchess Cleveland Mistress Lady Britannia XEX2

This is an original 1900 black and white photogravure of Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland who was a mistress of King Charles II and was given many nicknames including "Uncrowned Queen" and "The Curse of the Nation." She was said to be the most influential of all of the King's mistresses and reportedly the most foul tempered of them as well. Barbara is portrayed here as Lady Britannia.

CONDITION

This 111+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 6 inches; 11 x 15 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a limited edition collection, numbered 843 of 1000, of the court of England during the reign of the House of Stuart. The collection encompasses the time from James I to Arabella Churchill, and offers portraits of the reigning family, as well as dramatic scenes from English history. To view more images from the collection, click on the link offered at the bottom of the condition paragraph.

This piece was illustrated by Lely, Sir Peter.

Keywords specific to this image: helmet, headdress, spear, throne, dress, Court Painter, Roman Catholic, convert, Lady of the Bedchamber

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