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Recluses

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  • Six vignettes on a design for a fan illustrating how to lead a moral and happy life. Stipple engraving, 1797.
  • Henry Welby, a recluse, in his room. Etching.
  • The gouty King George IV relaxing before nine portraits chronicling his past extravagant styles of dress; representing the King's attempt to withdraw from public ridicule. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1824.
  • Sarah Ponsonby (left)and Lady Eleanor Butler, recluses known as the Ladies of Llangollen, seated in their library. Lithograph by R.J. Lane, ca. 1832, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.
  • Sarah Ponsonby (left) and Lady Eleanor Butler, known as the Ladies of Llangollen, outside with a dog. Lithograph by J.H. Lynch, 183-, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.
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    Sarah Ponsonby (left)and Lady Eleanor Butler, recluses known as the Ladies of Llangollen, seated in their library. Lithograph by R.J. Lane, ca. 1832, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.

    Leighton, Mary, Lady, active approximately 1828. | Date: [1832?] | Reference: 2443i
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    Sarah Ponsonby (left) and Lady Eleanor Butler, known as the Ladies of Llangollen, outside with a dog. Lithograph by J.H. Lynch, 183-, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.

    Leighton, Mary, Lady, active approximately 1828. | Date: [between 1830 and 1839?] | Reference: 2444i
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    Henry Welby, a recluse, in his room. Etching.

    | Reference: 1963i
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    The gouty King George IV relaxing before nine portraits chronicling his past extravagant styles of dress; representing the King's attempt to withdraw from public ridicule. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1824.

    Heath, William, 1795-1840. | Date: 15 March 1824 | Reference: 12219i
    • Books

    Lucille / by Ludovic Debeurme ; [translation, Edward Gauvin].

    Debeurme, Ludovic. | Date: [2011]
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