Lady archer sits in profile to the right before her dressing-table, applying rouge to her cheek with a brush. Her notoriously painted cheek is blotched with drink. She is dressed for driving, wearing a coat of masculine cut, and a skirt which is short enough to show stockings above laced half-boots. A high-crowned hat trimmed with feathers is poised on her hair; on her vulture-like nose glasses are perched, her profile being reflected in the draped mirror. Through an open window (left) appears her high phaeton (see bmsat 7428, &c). 29 september 1791
hand-coloured etching. Date: 1791. Dimensions: Height: 280 mm; Width: 185 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Lady Sarah Archer. Collection: British Museum. The finishing touch. (BM 1868,0808.6103)
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