Bibliograph

My dearest heart, the artist Mary Beale (1633-1699), Penelope Hunting

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My dearest heart, the artist Mary Beale (1633-1699), Penelope Hunting

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-202) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

My dearest heart

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1057291032

Responsibility statement

Penelope Hunting

Sub title

the artist Mary Beale (1633-1699)

Summary

Mary Beale (1633-1699) was one of the earliest professional women artists in Britain. Her successful career was documented by her husband, Charles, whose almanacks provide a unique record of Mary's patrons, painting technique and family affairs. Her portraits of politicians, clergy, aristocracy and intellectuals reflect the vibrant literary, scientific and political scene of the seventeenth century. She has been seen as a feminist icon not only as a professional artist but also as a poet and the author of a 'Discourse on Friendship' (1667) which argued for the equality of husband and wife in marriage - a radical concept at that time

Table Of Contents

Foreword / by Dr Bendor Grosvenor -- 1. The Cradocks and the Beale -- 2. The crucible of Covent Garden -- 3. The Beales' circle -- 4. Mary Beale's 'Discourse on friendship', 1667 -- 5. Next to the Golden Ball, Pall Mall -- 6. Charles Beale's Almanacks -- 'The excellent Mrs Mary Beal' -- Appendix: Transcript of Mary Beale's 'Discourse on friendship'

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