[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> >>In a recent conversation with Peter Holman (Parley Director) who has a >>particular interest and knowledge of 17/18th and early 19thC British music he >>mentioned that, in addition to the various reasonably well known portaits of >>her (including with 'English' guitar), there were a number of Gainsborough >>sketches with one of her playing the Spanish guitar. >> >>For all I know this may be common knowledge amongst most of you; if not and >>if it's of any interest, let me know and I'll find out more. >> >>Martyn >> > > > It would be interesting to know more about this. > > Tha famous Gainsborough portrait is this: > > http://www.bestpriceart.com/painting/?image=gainsb18.jpg&tc=cgfa > > Ann Ford married Philip Thicknesse: the portrait is of Mrs Philip Thicknesse. >
Sod it! I quite fancy her. Would be worth putting up with the poor sanitation for that. Vacancy in my band any time. High heels with it as well. Gut or silver strings on the basses - thanks, Gainsborough! David To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
