Madame Vestris as Apollo
Lucia Elizabeth Vestris in Costume
Lucia Elizabeth Vestris in Costume
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Madame Vestris as Apollo
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| Portrait of Lucia Elizabeth Vestris, the grand daughter of the 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. |