Category: Favourite portraits

A part of Joshua Reynolds painting of the actress Frances Abington in the role of Miss Prue

Joshua Reynolds : Mrs Abington as Miss Prue

I suppose this painting is captivating mostly because it’s not a usual portrait.   Frances “Fanny” Abington (1737-1815) was one of the most finest and celebrated actresses of the 18th century. Joshua Reynolds painted her several times, but this one is unique becasue it depicts Fanny Abington while staying in character, called Miss Prue, who