Madame Vestris as Apollo
M. & B. Skelt, 11 Swan Street, Minories, London: 2nd Quarter 19th Century
Hand-colored engraving
15 x 11 inches, sheet
8 x 7 inches, image
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Madame Vestris as Apollo
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Portrait of Lucia Elizabeth Vestris, the granddaughter of the renowned engraver Bartolozzi. She was one of the leading actresses of the London stage, often playing the parts of men. She is depicted here playing as the male Greek god Apollo, with characteristic lyre. Other classical gods and goddesses are shown in the background.