Historical Portraits of Women

A collection of elegant portraits depicting noble women from the 17th and 18th centuries, showcasing intricate clothing, rich textures, and artistic details in print form.

Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton as St. Catharina, James Mcardell, after Peter Lely (Sir), c. 1745 - 1765 print London paper historical persons - BB - woman. the virgin martyr Catherine of Alexandria; possible attributes: book, crown, emperor Maxentius, palm-branch, ring, sword, wheel

Portrait of Maria II Stuart, Pieter Schenk (I), 1677 - 1711 print Portrait of Maria II in an oval. In the lower margin her name and title. Amsterdam paper

Portrait of Anne Carr, count of Bedford in decorated list, Pierre Lombard, after Anthony Van Dyck, c. 1660 - c. 1663 print print maker: Londonpublisher: ParisFrance paper engraving historical persons - BB - woman. nobility and patriciate; chivalry, knighthood. frame of painting, etc.

Cecil, Lady Margaret .

Pierre Imbert Drevet, after Antonio David, Maria Klementyna Sobieska, c 1720 Maria Klementyna Sobieska

Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton as St. Catharina, James Mcardell, after Peter Lely (Sir), c. 1745 - 1765 print London paper historical persons - BB - woman. the virgin martyr Catherine of Alexandria; possible attributes: book, crown, emperor Maxentius, palm-branch, ring, sword, wheel

Aulnoy, Marie Catherine Jumel Comtesse d' .

Portrait of Hortense Manzini, Duchess of Mazarin, Abraham de Blois, after Peter Lely (Sir), 1679 - 1709 print Portrait of Hortense Manzini, Duchess of Mazarin. She was one of the mistresses of Karel II of England. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching

Amalie, Princess of England.

Mancini, Mary.

Gonzaga, Mary.

Leszczynska, Maria .

Portrait of Caroline van Anspach, queen of Great Britain, Alexander van Haecken, after Jacopo Amigoni, 1736 print Caroline van Anspach, queen of Great Britain and wife of King George II. She holds her hand on the crown. London paper engraving insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral)

Desmares, Christine Antoinette Charlotte.

Portrait of Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici (1667-1743) the last lineal descent of the House of Medici. Dated 18th Century

Clary and Aldringen, Josephine Countess of.

Maria Uncoration by Vominzed VAY: Bernie Benped: Berniger Middle, Johann was: 1730/1767

Portrait of Anna van Hannover, Jacob Houbraken, After Hendrik Pothoven, 1750 print Portrait of Anna in an oval with edge. There are a number of allegorical objects around. On the relief an allegorical representation. Loose explanatory text in book print. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching

Portrait of Wilhelmina van Prussen. Portrait of wilhelmina in an oval. In the undermaster her name and title.

Portret van Hortense Manzini, Hertogin van Mazarin, Jan Meskolje (i), After Peter Lely (SIR), 1680 print Hortense Manzini, Duchess of Mazarin. She was one of the mistresses of Karel II of England. Delft paper

Empress Marie-Louise walking in front of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1810 Adrien Godeffroy (1777-1865). The Empress Marie-Louise of Austria in foot in front of the Castle of Saint-Cloud (Hauts-de-Seine), 1810. Eau-Strength and Burin.

Beauclerk, Caroline Janetta .

Portrait of Sara van Baerle, wife of Philips van Dorp, Richard Purcell, After Govert Flinck, after Rembrandt van Rijn, 1746 - 1766 print paper historical persons

Mary, Lady Boynton (d. 1778), James Wilson, c.1735-c.1786, after Francis Cotes RA, 1726-1770, British, 1771, Mezzotint, Sheet: 12 3/8 x 9 13/16in. (31.4 x 24.9cm)

Butler, Elizabeth Lady .

Maria Józef (1699 1757) Queen of Poland, wife of August III King, Anton Balthasar (1693 1773)

Print made by William Nutter, 1754-1802, British, The Right Honorable Lady Beauchamp, 1790. Stipple engraving and line engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream, laid paper.

Portrait of Mrs. Conway Hackett, John Smith (print maker/ publisher), after John Riley, 1662 - 1742 print paper historical persons

A Jewess, Print made by Richard Purcell, active 1746-1766, Irish, after Rembrandt van Rijn, 1606-1669, Dutch, Published by John Bowles, 1701-1779, British, undated, Mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper, Sheet: 17 7/8 × 11 7/8 inches (45.4 × 30.2 cm), Plate: 14 1/16 × 10 1/16 inches (35.7 × 25.6 cm), and Image: 12 5/8 × 10 inches (32.1 × 25.4 cm)

Weissensee, Magdalena Sibylla .

Portrait of Teresa Barbara Radziwiłł, daughter of Mikołaj Faustyn Radziwiłł. Drukarnia Radziwiłłowska (Nieśwież ; drukarnia ; 1750-1791), printing house, Leybowicz, Hirsz (1700-post 1785), graphic artist

Portret van Emine Sultane, anonymous, Balthazar Moncornet, 1610 - 1668 print Paris paper engraving / etching historical persons - BB - woman. armorial bearing, heraldry

Portrait of Mordena Maria. Portrait of Mordena Maria in an oval. In the undermaster her name and title.

Portrait of Karolina Radziwiłł née Pociej, wife of Stanisław VI Radziwiłł. Drukarnia Radziwiłłowska (Nieśwież ; drukarnia ; 1750-1791), printing house, Leybowicz, Hirsz (1700-post 1785), graphic artist

Pickle of Lavergne, Marie Madeleine.

PortraT van Theodora Adriana von der Knesebeck, Johann Georg Wolffgang, 1732 print Berlin paper engraving / etching historical persons

LADY HARRIET FOLEY Since she is described as a 'Court Beauty' we can only suppose that this engraving does not do her justice. Date: CIRCA 1777

Angelica Kauffmann, Additional, Maria Angel Kauffmann 1741-1807, 1784, Kauffmann, Angelica, 1741-1807, Etchings, 6 x 4 1/2 in. (15.3 x 11.4 cm) Paper / Sheet 6 x 4 1/2 in. (15.3 x 11.4 cm)

Portrait of Christina Charlotta van Württemberg. Christina Charlotte, Hertogin van Württemberg is next to a bouquet of flowers. In addition to her a barking dog and a few buildings in the background.

Portrait of Maria II Stuart, Jacob Houbraken, After Gottfried Kneller, 1744 print Portrait of Maria II in an oval. There are a number of objects around, including a crown and a scepter. On the relief three allegorical figures in a circle. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching

Portrayed van Maria II Stuart, Pieter van Funst, After Philip Tidemann, 1695 - c. 1731 print Portrait of Maria II in an ornamented oval with orange branches. A number of allegorical objects around it. In the middle of a crown. Left and bottom right seals on her death. On a canvas her year of birth, year of death and her name and titles. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching

Portrait of a woman, late 18th century / early nineteenth century. Edma Queenedey (1756-1830). Portrait of a woman, late 18th century - early nineteenth century. Physionotrace. 1799-1815.

John Faber II's 1744 print 'Gay, Young and Airy!' depicts a midfielder, presenting youthful figure and 18th-century engraving techniques in portraiture.

Print made by Bernard Lens, 1659-1725, British, Costume Piece, undated. Mezzotint, proof before inscriptions on moderately thick moderately textured, beige, laid paper.

We will give a bust in a white cap unknown, Le Blond

Portrait of Maria Duyst van Voorhout, Pieter Willem van Megen, After Aert Schouman, 1780 print Portrait of Maria Duyst van Voorhout, founder of the foundations of Renswoude, at the age of 23 with a pearl necklace around her neck. In the middle of her coat of arms. The Hague paper engraving pearl; pearl necklace (+ women's clothes)

Frances Lady Bridges, Print made by James Watson, 1740-1790, British, after Francis Cotes RA, 1726-1770, British, 1769, Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 18 11/16 × 14 9/16 inches (47.5 × 37 cm) and Image: 18 × 14 inches (45.7 × 35.6 cm)

Valentine Green, 1739-1813, British, Mary Isabella, Duchess of Rutland, 1780. Mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream, laid paper.

Portrait of Rebecca Lockhart as Diana, James Mcardell, After Allan Ramsay, 1749 print London paper historical persons - BB - woman. (story of) Diana (Artemis)

Portrait of Isabella d'Este, Lucas Vorsterman (I), After Peter Paul Rubens, After Titiaan, 1619 - 1675 print Portrait of Isabella d'Este, Markiezin van Mantua. Antwerp paper engraving

Print made by John Faber the Younger, ca. 1695-1756, Netherlandish, active in Britain, Shepherdess, undated. Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper.

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Colbert and Hortense Mancini as Vertumnus and Pomona, James Watson (Picter), After Caspar Netscher, 1777 print London paper historical persons. historical persons - BB - woman. Vertumnus and Pomona

Portret van Maria Louise of Thurn and taxis. Portret Van Maria Louise by Thurn and Taxis, Telg Uit Het Sached Van de Keizerlijke Postmees of Thurn and Taxis.

Print made by unknown artist, eighteenth century, Frances, Lady Worsley, undated. Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper.

Portret van Louise Bénédicte de Bourbon, Etienne Desrochers, c. 1726 print Paris paper engraving historical persons. princess

Butler, Elizabeth Lady .

Portrait of Catharina van Gorizia, 1773 print paper engraving / etching historical persons

William Smith, active 1775-1776, Semiramis, c. 1776. Mezzotint.

De Winter, Jacob Gole, 1670 - 1737 print Standing woman as personification of the winter. She strokes a dog. In the background a winter landscape with two figures. The print is part of a series with prints over the four seasons. Amsterdam paper engraving Winter, 'Hyems'; "INVERNO '(RIPE). Dog

Portrait of Katarzyna Barbara Radziwiłł, wife of Jan Klemens Branicki. Drukarnia Radziwiłłowska (Nieśwież ; drukarnia ; 1750-1791), printing house, Leybowicz, Hirsz (1700-post 1785), graphic artist

John Smith, 1652-1743, British, The Hon. Lady Essex Mostyn, 1705. Mezzotint.

Gonzaga, Eleonore Princess of Mantua.

Portrait of an unknown woman. Draughtsman: Godfried Schalcken. Dating: 1653 - 1706. Measurements: h 115 mm × w 96 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Print made by John Young, 1755-1825, British, Mrs. Bunbury, 1791. Mezzotint (first state) on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream, laid paper.

Portrait of Wilhelmina van Pruisen, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1767 print paper etching / counterproof historical persons - BB - woman

Portret Van Maria Theresia, Sébastien Pinsio, After Martin Mytens (II), 1755 - 1765 print publisher: Parispublisher: ParisFrance paper engraving / etching historical persons. emperor - BB - female ruler

Print made by Samuel Ireland, active 1760-died 1800, British, Head of Diana, 1785. Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper.

Bassi, Laura Maria Caterina Publisher: Gleditsch, Johann Gottliebeiter: Bernigeroth, Johann Martinverlagsort: Leipzig

Portret van Mary Bertie, James McArdell, after Thomas Hudson, 1757 print London paper historical persons - BB - woman

Portrait of Carolina, princess of Oranje-Nassau, Pieter Tanjé, after Pieter Frederik de la Croix, 1755 print Portrait of Carolina. She is in a departure with a glimpse to a garden on the right. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching

Pauline Therese of Württemberg (1800-1873). Queen consort of Württemberg by her marriage to her first cousin King William I in 1820. Portrait. Drawing by A. Cortés. Lithography by J. Donón. Detail. "Reyes Contemporáneos". Volume I. Published in Madrid, 1855. Author: Julio Donón. Spanish artist active from 1840 to 1880.

Johann Georg Wille after Hyacinthe Rigaud, Elizabeth de Gouy, femme de Hyacinthe Rigaud, 1743 Elizabeth de Gouy, femme de Hyacinthe Rigaud

Portrait van Anna Sibylla Winckler, Johann Friedrich Rosbach, after Anton Paulsen, 1700 - 1749 print Leipzig paper engraving historical persons - BB - woman. death's head, skull (symbol of Death). other allegories of Time, e.g. 'Tempo' (Ripa). candle. armorial bearing, heraldry. garden vase. garden

Anna of Hanover (1709-1759) oldest daughter of George II of Brandenburg-Anspach and Carolina, two children were born. Carolina later married the Prince of Nassau-Weilburg and William, later William V. After the death of her husband claimed Anna, as Regent the board for her minor son, William V.

Her Grace the Duchess of St. Albans, John Faber the Younger, ca. 1695-1756, Netherlandish, active in Britain, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1646-1723, German, active in Britain (from 1676), undated, Mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige, laid paper, Sheet: 18 5/8 × 12 11/16 inches (47.3 × 32.2 cm), Plate: 18 × 12 1/4 inches (45.7 × 31.1 cm), and Image: 17 5/8 × 12 3/16 inches (44.8 × 31 cm)

John Smith, 1652-1743, British, Wilhelmina Charlotte (Queen Caroline). Mezzotint.

Bust of a young woman with half boyed bosom. .

Bust portrait of Marie Antoinette with pearl necklace, ermine cape, high pouf hairstyle with ribbons, plumes and flowers in her hair. Stipple copperplate engraving by Noel after a portrait by Sebastien Leroy from Marie Antoinette, Archiduchesse d'Autriche, Reine de France, chez le Fuel, Paris, 1815.

Portrait of a woman in a rose bush, Wallerant Vaillant, 1658 - 1677 print paper shrubs: rose-bush. necklace (+ women's clothes)

Wille, Jean-Georges, inventor: Nicolas de Largilliere, work, Marguerite Elisabeth de Largilliere, (1000 - 2000), engraving, graphics, dimensions : plate width 24.7 cm, plate height 33.8 cm

Album Drawing, Thomas Bardwell, 1704-1767, British, Previously attributed: James Wills, Active 1740-died 1777, British, ca. 1730, Gray and brown wash with pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper, Sheet: 5 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (13 x 8.9cm)

Etching by Moritz von Schwind for Carl Spindler's 'Maruzza', 1832, showing scenes and characters from the book using detailed etching technique.

Flora, Francesco Bartolozzi, After Unknown, 1738 - 1815 print Standing woman (flora) with a horn with flowers, leaning on a basket. On the left a large column. Italy paper etching (story of) Flora

Caroline of Anspach, Queen of Great Britain and wife of King George II. She holds her hand on the crown, Portrait of Caroline of Anspach, Queen of Great Britain, print maker: Alexander van Haecken, (mentioned on object), Jacopo Amigoni, (mentioned on object), London, 1736, paper, engraving, h 358 mm × w 255 mm

PortraT van Wilhelmina van Pruisen, Heinrich Sintzenich, after Johann Heinrich Schröder, 1791 - 1812 print Portrait of Wilhelmina in an oval. In the lower margin her name and title. print maker: Germanypublisher: Berlin paper engraving / etching

Hohenfeld, Maria Anna Countess.

Lady before a piano, Johannes de Mare, Charles Robert Leslie, 1816 - 1889

NELLY O'BRIEN, Painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Baumer, Sophie.

Engraving by Jan van Somer depicting Maria Theresia of France, created between 1665 and 1699.

At Least Be Discreet, 1789. Augustin de Saint-Aubin (French, 1736-1807). Etching and engraving; sheet: 38.5 x 27.9 cm (15 3/16 x 11 in.); platemark: 36.6 x 26.6 cm (14 7/16 x 10 1/2 in.).

Portrait of the actress Eleanor Gwyn. She was one of the mistresses of Charles II, King of England. Portrait of Eleanor Gwyn, print maker: Abraham de Blois, (mentioned on object), Peter Lely (Sir), (mentioned on object), publisher: Nicolaes Visscher (I), (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1679 - 1709, paper, engraving, etching, h 210 mm × w 157 mm

Portrait of Anna of Austria, Queen of Spain, print maker: Wenceslaus Hollar, (mentioned on object), publisher: Cornelis Galle (II), (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1652 and/or 1650 - 1678, paper, etching, h 226 mm × w 162 mm

Herderin with a Lamb, Richard Houston, After Philippe Mercier, 1731 - 1775 print paper herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd, shepherdess, cowherd, etc.. lamb

Kamamalu, Queen Consort to Kamehameha II

Sarah Anne, Countess of Westmorland, John Raphael Smith, 1752-1812, British, after George Romney, 1734-1802, British, c. 1782, Mezzotint, Sheet: 13 1/4 x 10 1/2in. (33.7 x 26.7cm)

Portrait of Maria Louise from Savoye-Carignano; Princess of Lamballe ..

Portrait of an unknown woman. Draughtsman: Godfried Schalcken. Dating: 1653 - 1706. Measurements: h 305 mm × w 258 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Portrait study of an unknown woman. Draughtsman: Charles Howard Hodges. Dating: 1774 - 1837. Measurements: h 336 mm × w 283 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Law, Mary.

Portrait of Anna van Brunswijk-Lunenburg, Princess of Orange, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Hendrik Pothoven, 1788 print Amsterdam paper etching / engraving

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