Henry Angelo as Mrs Cole in Foote's 'The Minor'
- Artist: John Bell
- Artist: Samuel De Wilde
- Artist: William Satchwell Leney (Lenney)
- Date: 1792
- Medium: etching
- Dimensions: Long Term Loan
- Portrays: Henry Charles William Angelo
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
In this etching, “Henry Angelo as Mrs Cole in Foote’s ‘The Minor’,” we see the fencing master Henry Charles William Angelo posed in character. He wears a formal hat with an added flourish, its brim tipped down just enough to hint at a costume piece rather than everyday headwear. The lines are crisp, capturing the delicate folds of his jacket and the subtle sheen of his polished shoes.
The image was engraved by William Satchwell Leney (Lenney) after Samuel De Wilde’s original portrait and published by John Bell on 29 September 1792. It is currently a long‑term loan on display at The National Portrait Gallery, where you can appreciate the fine detail of this early nineteenth‑century print.
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Henry Angelo as Mrs Cole in Foote's 'The Minor' is in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery at St Martin's Place, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
