L'Eclipse. (BM J,5.145) - Public domain engraving

A lady stands full-face with an enormous fur muff which conceals her person completely except for her head and shoulders and the edge of her petticoats. On her much extended hair she wears a conical hat trimmed with a monstrous arrangement of ostrich feathers and the tail feathers of (?) a pheasant. Round her neck sprays of roses and other flowers are arranged. Beneath the title is engraved:

'Dediée aux Astronomes, et aux Philosophes \ du dixhuitieme Steele par VA.' 20 February 1787

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