Jane Austen

Sitterback to top

• Jane Austen (1775-1817), Novelist. Sitter associated with 5 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6233 portraits.

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Jane Austen's third published novel (Mansfield Park), appeared in 1814, although it had been begun in 1811. This copy contained a silhouette in the back and the second volume inscribed L'aimable Jane, which may represent Jane Austen. As her biographer, R.W. Chapman, said 'Who would insert, in a copy of Mansfield Park, a portrait of any other Jane than its author?'

Linked publicationsback to top

• Holmes, Richard, Insights: The Romantic Poets and Their Circle, 2005, p. 98
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 24
• Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 16

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Silhouettes (11 September 2004 - 26 June 2005)

Subject/Themeback to top

• Silhouettes