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Mrs Aphra Behn

Print
late 17th - early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of Mrs Aphra Behn, Dramatist and Poet; Three-quarter length, in a low-necked dress, seen nearly full face, and turned a little to the right; An oval; Print on paper; Inscribed 'MRS. BEHN'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs Aphra Behn (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
print on paper
Brief description
Portrait of Mrs Aphra Behn, Dramatist and Poet; Three-quarter length, in a low-necked dress, seen nearly full face, and turned a little to the right; An oval; Print on paper; By Robert White; English School; Late 17th - early 18th century.
Physical description
Portrait of Mrs Aphra Behn, Dramatist and Poet; Three-quarter length, in a low-necked dress, seen nearly full face, and turned a little to the right; An oval; Print on paper; Inscribed 'MRS. BEHN'.
Dimensions
  • Page height: 31.6cm (approx)
  • Page width: 20.5cm (approx)
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'MRS. BEHN' (Inscribed.)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.2666

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Record createdApril 13, 2010
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