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Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough
Anne Meec. 1795
New Orleans Museum of Art
New Orleans, United States
Said to be delicate and lovely, history reveals that Henrietta Ponsonby (English, 1761–1821) lived a life of lustful conquests and personal intrigue.
Younger sister to the infamous and enticing Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Henrietta’s life similarly included a series of extramarital lovers, excessive gambling, and controversial political involvement.
Outlandishly for high society women of her era, Henrietta actively participated in politics for the Whig party.
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Details
- Title: Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough
- Creator: Anne Mee
- Creator Lifespan: 1770-1851
- Creator Nationality: English
- Date Created: c. 1795
- Location Created: England
- Physical Dimensions: oval: 2 5/8 x 2 in.
- Type: Portrait Miniatures
- Medium: Watercolor on ivory, frame with pearls
- Credit Line: The Latter-Schlesinger Collection, Gift of Shirley Latter Kaufmann in memory of Harry and Anna Latter
- Accession Number: 74.654
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