"Perdita" (Mrs Mary Robinson) after a miniature by Charles Bestland (1780–1837) (after Josua Reynolds). Mary Robinson (1758–1800) was one of the best known actresses and writers of the 18th century. She was the first mistress of the Prince of Wales, later George IV. She became known as "Perdita" after performing the role in Shakespeare's, "The Winter's Tale" and coming to the attention of the Prince. Colour Illustration from the Connoisseur, an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors Voll 3 (May-Aug 1902) published in London.


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Location: Historic England
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