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'Derby & Joan or the platonic lovers, a farce' (Elizabeth, Countess of Derby; Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby)
20 of 64 portraits of Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby
'Derby & Joan or the platonic lovers, a farce' (Elizabeth, Countess of Derby; Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby)
by and published by Robert Dighton
hand-coloured etching, published 6 November 1795
7 7/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (199 mm x 226 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D9306
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- Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752-1834), Sportsman and patron of horse-racing. Sitter associated with 64 portraits.
- Elizabeth (née Farren), Countess of Derby (1759?-1829), Actress; second wife of Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby. Sitter in 24 portraits.
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- Robert Dighton (1751-1814), Portrait painter, caricaturist and actor. Artist associated with 271 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
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