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Collections > Paintings > Portrait of Margaret Woffington

Portrait of Margaret Woffington

She wears a shallow frilly cap on her head trimmed with blue ribbon. She turns to show the lobe of one ear from which hangs a pendant ear-ring. Her dress is blue and the bodice is decorated with large pearls. Nearly waist-length. Purchased of the assistance of MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund. Size: 60 x 44.5 cm

Artist / Maker: William Hoare (1706-1799)

School: English

Place: England

Object Type: pastel on paper

Century: 18th century

Materials: Paper, Pastel

Museum Accession Number: 1975.31.2/B.M.