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In 1791, Cassandra produced a series of circular illustrations of British monarchs for Jane's manuscript The History of England, which are noted to have resembled members of the Austen family more than royalty. [1] . Cassandra Austen is also credited with having created two paintings of her sister.
- 9 January 1773, Steventon, Hampshire, England
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- 22 March 1845 (aged 72), Portsdown Lodge near Portsmouth, Hampshire
The only authenticated picture of Jane Austen is a small pencil and watercolor sketch made by her sister, Cassandra, on display in the National Portrait Gallery in London. Cassandra also painted a watercolor of her in a blue dress with her face hidden by a bonnet.
Jul 16, 2011 · The 160 surviving letters, as well as Cassandra's artwork and accounts of Jane, provide a limited glimpse into the life of this beloved author. 1. Back-veiw portrait of Jane Austen by Cassandra Austen, 1804. Portrait of Jane Austen by Cassandra Austen, ca. 1810.
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Nov 15, 2010 · The pencil and watercolour picture Cassandra made of Jane Austen in about 1810, is in the National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London, just off Trafalgar Square. It is unique within the exhibits there because, although it is grouped with other 18th century…
The Cassandra drawing, which is the only confirmed portrait of Austen during her lifetime, depicts the author with her arms folded, her face set into a grimace. It is a vivacious and humorous...
This frank sketch depicts Jane Austen, one of Britain’s greatest and best-loved novelists. It is the only certain portrait from life and was made by her sister Cassandra (1773–1845), her closest confidante.
Mar 24, 2018 · Cassandra inherited £1000 from him, which must have been useful even in her heartache – like her sister, Cassandra Austen remained single for the rest of her life. Subject to the same dependencies as her mother and sister, she lived more or less on the goodwill of her brothers and their families, finally settling into Chawton Cottage in 1809 ...
