‎D. ST. LEGER-GORDON‎
‎DEVONSHIRE‎

‎Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire (Georgiana Spencer (Cavendish) Duchess of Devonshire, 25 years of age) and viscountess Duncannon. Painted by Angelika Kauffmann. Engraved by W. Dickinson.‎

‎London, Published W. Dickinson, Engraver and Printseller, 1782, 44x33 cm (Lichtmass), Mezzotinto, (color printed copper-engraving), unter übereckvergoldetem Rahmen. (61x50).‎

‎The Duchess of Devonchire, one of the first lady travellers on here own through Switzerland. She published a ‘Sketch of a descriptive journey...’ in London, 1796, a poem written for her children, in memory of her roundtrip in 1793 through Switzerland (cf. de Beer, Travellers in Switzerland). The mezzotinto is a very special technique, costly and with beautiful results, invented in 1642 in Holland by the German artist L. v. Siegen, it became very popular in the 17th and 18th c. in the English portrait-painting.Although a very important list of works of Ang. Kauffmann (Ec. Suisse) and Dickinson are mentionned in ‘Le Blanc’s’ bibliography, this particular beautiful work is not mentionned. This plate is offered in a fine, handmade, gilt frame.‘Die Schabtechnik, auch Mezzotinto oder Schwarzkunst genannt, ist ein Tiefdruckverfahren, das 1642 in Holland von dem Deutschen Ludwig von Siegen entwickelt wurde. Sie erlebte im 17. und 18. Jahrhundert in der englischen Porträtmalerei ihren Höhepunkt.Aufgrund des hohen Arbeitsaufwands, der mit dieser Technik verbunden ist, gibt es wenig moderne Arbeiten in Mezzotinto. Dies gilt umso mehr, als sich mit der geschabten Aquatinta ein zumindest ähnlicher Effekt erzielen lässt. ‘wp.radiertechniken.de’. (Sehe auch S. Obermeier: Die Muse von Rom Angelika Kauffmann und ihre Zeit (1987). Le Blanc, Manuel de l’amateur d’estampes, tome 2, p. 442-3; Benezit, tome 5, 219-20; Maria-Anna-Angelica Kauffmann née à Chur (Grisons. Ecole Suisse), 1741, travaille en Allemagne, en Italie et en Angleterre, mourut à Rome en 1807 / William Dickinson. Londres, 1746, mourut fin du XVIIIè siècle. Malgré une impressionante liste d’oeuvres des deux artistes le tableau de la Duchess of Devonshire n’est pas mentionné. Image disp.‎

‎The passage of St.-Gothard a poem by Georgiana, duchess of Devonshire Passage du St.-Gothard, poëme par Mme. la duchesse de Devonshire, traduit de l’anglais, par Jacques Delille. (p. 35 -70). Avec figure. / IN: (Dithyrambe sur l’immortalité de l’ame, (Suivi: par The passage) (Poëme par Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of DEVONSHIRE, (1757-1806).‎

‎Paris, Imprimeurs-Libraires, Giguet et Michaud, 1802, pt. in-8vo, frontispice (pour Dithyrambe) + 34 p. / Passage du St.-Gothard (p. 35-70), ex libris Peter E. Obergfell, reliure en demi-cuir d’epoque, dos orné, scharnière fendu, petite manque en bas du dos.‎

‎With 2 titlepages 1: The passage / 2: Le passage... (p. 35/38) / Notice historiques sur Mme la Duchesse de Devonshire, par Lavergne-Tressan (p. 39-46) / Êpitre à Mme la Duchesse de Devonshire (p. 47-51/ A M. Delille en lui envoyant le poëme du St.-Gothar Envoi (p. 52-53 / The passage - Poëme traduit de l’anglais par Jacques Delille (En anglais et en français p. 54/70). Edition parallèle français-anglais avec amples notes (pp. 76/123) / Französisch-Englische Parallelausgabe. ‎

‎MEDIEVAL LIFE AND LEISURE IN THE DEVONSHIRE HUNTING TAPESTRIES,‎

‎London, , V&A Publications, , 2002 softcover, colour frontispice, 250 x 305mm., 116pp., full colour illustration.‎

‎The four magnificent Devonshire Tapestries housed at the V&A are the only great fifteenth century tapestries to survive the ravages of time. This book is a celebration of them and offers a unique insight the world of the late Middle Ages in rich and fascinating detail. Hunting was a favourite pursuit of princes and noblemen in Medieval and Renaissance Europe. The elaborate rituals of the hunt were an integral part of court life, but not just as a sport ?? the meat and game provided were vital ingredients of household fare. The tapestries provide a vivid picture of the hunt in all its forms ?? falconry, hunting for otter, bear, deer, robbing a swans nest for eggs ?? and are packed with detail. In addition the tapestries are a vital source of information about Medieval dress and fashion. We can learn what textiles and patterns were in favour, what styles and shapes of head-dresses, collars, belts and gowns were fashionable and how clothes were worn and by whom. These beautiful works of art are an unrivalled repository of costume and textile history. Illustrated in full colour with pull out plates showing the complete tapestries in all their glory, this book is a long overdue celebration of these unique works of textile art. New book. ‎

‎Portrait engraving of Elizabeth Countess of Devonshire.‎

‎"0. S.l.s.d., (mid 17th century), original engraving by Pierre Lombart after a painting by Sir Anthony van Dyck, portrait of Elizabeth countess of Devonshire, wife of William Cavendishngham. 325 x 238 mm, with engraved caption underneath, mounted on a large thick 19th century paper leaf . The lower and upper margin of the engraving have been cropped; the lower end misses one line of text, the upper margin has been cut into the floral border.(see NPG item D10885)."‎

‎Chatsworth la résidence du Duc et de la Duchesse de Devonshire.‎

‎Derbyshire Countryside Ltd.. 1992. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 36 pages - nombreuses illustrations, photos en couleurs et en noir et blanc dans et hors texte - texte en français.. . . A l'italienne. Classification Dewey : 728.8-Château‎

‎texte en français. Classification Dewey : 728.8-Château‎