Elizabeth Humphry, Seal, to Ozias Humphry, Prince of Wales's Hotel, Sloan Street, Chelsea

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/7/29ii

Title

Elizabeth Humphry, Seal, to Ozias Humphry, Prince of Wales's Hotel, Sloan Street, Chelsea

Date

16 Nov 1808

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Provides family news. Mrs. Nouaille is having her portrait painted by Oliver, and her Uncle intends to have all his sons and daughters painted. So far the pictures are very like and they are pleased to find Oliver "was Opie's only pupil". Her father has dined with Earl Camden and a large company of gentlemen. Her sister goes to Mrs Nouaille soon to learn shoemaking, "the favourite employment with all the great ladies."