I. Vanderbank, after. Portrait of Mrs. Anastasia Robinson. Mezzotint by I. Faber. 1727.

Artist: John Vanderbank, the younger (British, 1694–1739), after. John Vanderbank was a leading English portrait painter of both George I and George II reins.Engraver: John Faber, the Younger (1695–1756), a Dutch portrait engraver, acted in London.Title:  Portrait of Mrs. Anastasia Robinson seated at the harpsichord. Anastasia Robinson (British, 1692–1755) was an famous English dramatic singer, active 1714 - 1724.Signed, Titled, and Dated:  Inscribed l.l.: I. Vanderbank Pinx. 1723; l.r.: I. Faber fec. 1727; bottom center: Mrs. Anastasia Robinson. 'When Robinson awakes the warbling strings, And with her heavenly voice responding sings, Thw winged graces float upon the sound, Bless the sweet airs, and smiling play around." London, sold by J. Bowles & Son at the Black Horse in Cornhill.Dimensions: Sheet 14 5/8" x 10 7/8".Publisher: John Bowles & Son (London).Date: 1727.Materials and Techniques: mezzotint on paper.Mat and Frame: mounted on cardboard.Condition: Trimmed lower edge. O