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Melpomene in the Dumps

Print
(?)late 18th century - early 19th century (etched)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'Melpomene in the Dumps'; Caricature; A satire on the grief of Mrs. Siddons at Master Betty's success, and the condolence of her brother John and the Manager; Broadside with etching.


Object details

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Object type
TitleMelpomene in the Dumps
Materials and techniques
etching print on paper
Brief description
'Melpomene in the Dumps'; Caricature; A satire on the grief of Mrs. Siddons at Master Betty's success; Broadside with etching; Printmaker Unknown; English School; (?)Late 18th - early 19th century.
Physical description
'Melpomene in the Dumps'; Caricature; A satire on the grief of Mrs. Siddons at Master Betty's success, and the condolence of her brother John and the Manager; Broadside with etching.
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.3228

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Record createdMay 11, 2010
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