Called Catherine "Kitty" Raftor Clive (1711 – 1785)

attributed to Thomas Frye (Dublin 1710 – London 1762). Oil painting on canvas, Called Catherine "Kitty" Raftor Clive (1711 – 1785), attributed to Thomas Frye (Dublin 1710 – London 1762), circa 1730-40. A half-length portrait of a lady, said to be Kitty Clive, in grey satin dress and lace cap. Kitty Clive was a celebrated comic actress of the 18th century, working at Drury Lane and later in David Garrick's company. This portrait was acquired by Charles Winn in 1865 from 'Mr H.J. Ruddell', through the York picture dealer and restorer, William Holder, at a cost of £20, as a genuine work by William Hogarth. Like many of the paintings Charles acquired as 'Old Masters', it was actually painted by a lesser artist. Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire (Accredited Museum)