By Porbus the Elder.


No. 4.

MISS JACKSON.

Fawn-coloured frock. Large straw hat lying on the ground.

By William Jackson, R.A.

SHE was the daughter of the artist, who was born in 1730 at Exeter, where his father was a tradesman. Began life as a musician and teacher of music, but took to painting, and became a Royal Academician. He at first tried his hand at landscapes, but preferring portraiture, became a skilful copyist, being especially successful in the works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, and Gainsborough, who was very friendly to him. Jackson died in 1803.


No. 5.