Antique Pears Soap Hand Pulled Lithograph Advertising Picture After Circa 1770 Portrait Of Elizabeth Gunning By Catherine Read
London, United Kingdom
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Wear Condition
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Material
Paper, Glass, Other Wood
Style
Antique, Campaign
Product Details
Description
This is a gorgeous and well executed lithographic picture created by hand in the early 1900’s for A. & F. PEARS, LIMITED.
The Pears Soap marketing campaign started in late 19th-century and employed imperialistic themes as well as racial stereotypes to promote soap. It is frequently analyzed as an example of how advertising mirrored and bolstered societal beliefs and attitudes during the period of European imperialism.
This lithograph is crafter after an impressive oil portrait of Elizabeth Campbell, Duchess of Argyll & Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon (1733-90). The original painting was created in circa 1770 by Catherine Read (1723-78).
Elizabeth Gunning was the second daughter of John Gunning of Castle Coote, County Roscommon, Ireland, and his wife, Bridget Bourke, daughter of the 6th Viscount Mayo.
Born in Hemingford Grey, Huntingdonshire, she moved to Ireland at the age of three and lived there until 1750. At that time, she and her older sister Maria returned to England and were introduced to London society.
Their beauty and innocent charm quickly made the Gunning sisters popular and the talk of fashionable gatherings.
Elizabeth married James, 6th Duke of Hamilton, in a remarkable ceremony at half past midnight on Valentine's Day in 1752, using a bed-curtain ring, following a party at Bedford House. Elizabeth had three children with the Duke of Hamilton, who passed away on January 17, 1758.
In early 1759, she married John Campbell, Marquis of Lorne, who became the 5th Duke of Argyll in 1771. Elizabeth was granted the title of Baroness Hamilton of Hambledon in her own right in 1776. From 1761 to 1784, she served as Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Charlotte, and in 1778, she was appointed Mistress of the Robes.
Elizabeth died on December 20, 1790, and was one of the most frequently portrayed women in Britain between 1750 and 1770.
This piece was reframed in the mid 20th century. The current frame is glazed, ready to hang, and measures 25” tall and 20 7/8” wide (62.3cm x 53cm). The mount opening measures 16 1/2” x 12 1/2” (41.8cm x 32cm).
Condition report:
The artwork presents well. The frame is sturdy and bears minor wear. Provided photos accurately present the current condition. This is a genuine antique item, hence signs of history should be anticipated.
Additional dimensions information:
25” tall and 20 7/8” wide The mount opening measures 16 1/2” x 12 1/2” (41.8cm x 32cm).
Wear Condition
Good
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Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
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