This painting by Jerry Barrett illustrates the moment on the night of 18 March 1772 when Sheridan, the famous playwright and politician, helped Elizabeth Linley, a singer and society beauty, escape her parent's house in Bath and elope with Sheridan to France. The scene shows Sheridan helping Miss Linley into a carriage whilst holding an umbrella over her. In the left-hand side of the picture another figure holds up a lantern.
Sheridan Assisting Miss Linley on Her Flight From Bath
Creator (of Artwork / Object):
Jerry Barrett
Date Created (of Object / Artwork):
19th Century
Description (Object or Artwork):
This painting by Jerry Barrett illustrates the moment on the night of 18 March 1772 when Sheridan, the famous playwright and politician, helped Elizabeth Linley, a singer and society beauty, escape her parent's house in Bath and elope with Sheridan to France. The scene shows Sheridan helping Miss Linley into a carriage whilst holding an umbrella over her. In the left-hand side of the picture another figure holds up a lantern.
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