27th Apr, 2022 14:30
British & International Pictures: 1800-1960
PORTRAIT OF PEG WOFFINGTON, AN OIL ATTRIBUTED TO MICHAEL DAHL
ATTRIBUTED TO MICHAEL DAHL (SWEDISH 1659 - 1743),
PORTRAIT OF PEG WOFFINGTON
oil on canvas
image size 74cm x 62cm, overall size 92cm x 79cm
Framed.
Note 1: in an 18th century carved and gilt wood frame, with carved rose bosses.
Note 2: Margaret Woffington (18 October 1720 – 28 March 1760), known professionally as Peg Woffington, was an Irish actress and socialite of the Georgian era. Peg and Peggy were a common pet name for those called Margaret until the late 20th century.
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