Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse
Print
1787 (printed)
1787 (printed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Print showing Sarah Siddons, shown whole-length and seated in a chair borne on clouds. Behind her are the allegorical figures of Pity and Terror.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stipple engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse. Stipple engraving by Francis Haward after Sir Joshua Reynolds (PRA), 1787. |
| Physical description | Print showing Sarah Siddons, shown whole-length and seated in a chair borne on clouds. Behind her are the allegorical figures of Pity and Terror. |
| Style | |
| 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.2889 |
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| Record created | April 21, 2010 |
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