Regency Culture and Society: Botanical Emblems
Appearing in the January 1820 La Belle Assemblee, this collection of Botanical Emblems features symbols for truth, joy, and superstition. A young lady may use Continue
Appearing in the January 1820 La Belle Assemblee, this collection of Botanical Emblems features symbols for truth, joy, and superstition. A young lady may use Continue
Appearing in the December 1816 La Belle Assemblee, these maxims tell us something about women in both British and Chinese cultures at the time. Yes, Continue
From November 1819 La Belle Assemblee, a short article on botanical emblems outlines some of the symbology behind various plants and sundry. Although it didn’t Continue
Born in Dublin on Dec. 20, 1769, Martin Archer Shee would eventually rise to acclaim as a portrait painter and president of the Royal Academy Continue