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M. G. Lewis Esq. M. P., by Ridley, 1

M. G. Lewis Esq. M. P.

Ridley

1

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

M. G. Lewis Esq. M. P. is a 1 by Ridley, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Ridley
When & what style?
1 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

The story of this work

Overview

A print by Ridley depicts Matthew Gregory Lewis, author of *The Monk*, published by T. Bellamy in London on 1 November 1796. The image is a half-length portrait of Lewis. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Ridley

These prints show everyday figures in early 1800s Britain, etched in fine detail and crisp lines.

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