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Print Collection

Print
18th century - 19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Richardson, Jonathan (The Elder) (artist)
Fisher, Edward (engraver)
Place of origin
Great Britain (printed)

Mezzotint depicting the actress Anne Oldfield (1683? - 1730).


Object details

Categories
Entertainment & Leisure
Prints
Object type
Print
TitlePrint Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Paper
Ink
Print-Making
Engraving (Printing Process)
Brief description
Mezzotint depicting the actress Anne Oldfield.
Physical description
Mezzotint depicting 'Mrs Oldfield, the celebrated comedian', standing, three-quarter length, holding a book in her right hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 46.9cm
  • Width: 31.5cm
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Oldfield, Anne (Mrs.)
Summary
Mezzotint depicting the actress Anne Oldfield (1683? - 1730).
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.500-2010

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Record createdMay 21, 2010
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1159587/print-collection-print-richardson-jonathan-the/
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