Frances Anne Kemble as Isabella in Measure for Measure (1836). Thomas Sully (American, 1783-1872). O
Frances Anne Kemble as Isabella in Measure for Measure (1836). Thomas Sully (American, 1783-1872). Oil on canvas. PAFA.This portrait exemplifies the artist’s technique at its best, from the creamy flesh tones to the plain background that adds to the sense of freshness and immediacy. The work records the abiding friendship between the painter and Frances Anne (Fanny) Kemble, a British actress who debuted on the London stage as Juliet while a teenager. -- source link
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