Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
John Smart, 1741–1811, British
Title:
Portrait of Mrs. Wilks of Madras
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and brown wash on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 × 6 3/8 inches (17.8 × 16.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in black ink, lower left: "Mrs. Wilks of Madras"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left: "G. 153"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.4.939
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait | ribbons (costume accessories) | plumes | gown | hat | woman | bodice
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7906