St. Cecillia., James Gillray, 1782

Design in an oval. A burlesque of reynolds's painting of mrs. Sheridan as 'st. Cecilia'. Lady cecilia johnston sits at the organ in profile to the right, on a low stool, her face ht by rays which descend through clouds. The place of the two angels in reynolds's picture is taken by two squalling cats, who sit on the player's left, a book of music propped up in front of them. 24 april 1782 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1782. Dimensions: Height: 224 mm; Width: 174 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Lady Cecelia Johnston. Collection: British Museum. St. Cecillia. (BM J,2.67)