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Death by syphilis and affairs: the grim truth about Sarah Siddons, the 18th Century’s biggest star
Gainsborough complained that her nose was too long, but his picture of Siddons graces The National Gallery to this day. Reynolds, Romney and Lawrence were among the many other artists who painted her.
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Thomas Gainsborough, Mrs Siddons, National Gallery (Courtesy of the Bowes Museum)
Thomas Gainsborough, Mrs Siddons, National Gallery This gallery is from Free Thinking — Beauty: Dame Fiona Reynolds, The Bowes Museum, David Willetts on the State ...