Rolla
Print
ca. 1751-1816 (published)
ca. 1751-1816 (published)
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Print entitled <i>Rolla</i> by J.L. Marks, ca. 19th century, Harry Beard Collection.
Print is a caricature of Rolla from Richard Sheridan's play Pizarro.The caricature may be of John Kemble who played Rolla in the 19th century.
Print is a caricature of Rolla from Richard Sheridan's play Pizarro.The caricature may be of John Kemble who played Rolla in the 19th century.
Object details
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| Title | Rolla (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand coloured etching |
| Brief description | Print entitled Rolla by J.L. Marks, Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Hand coloured print. "Who moves step to follow me, dies upon the spot" is printed below. The quote is from Act 5 scene 3 of Richard Sheridan's Pizarro. In the print, the characters are depicted as monkeys. The caricature is of Rolla and may be of John Kemble who wore a similar costume. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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| Literary reference | Pizarro by Sheridan |
| Summary | Print entitled <i>Rolla</i> by J.L. Marks, ca. 19th century, Harry Beard Collection. Print is a caricature of Rolla from Richard Sheridan's play Pizarro.The caricature may be of John Kemble who played Rolla in the 19th century. |
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| Accession number | S. 289-2012 |
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| Record created | April 11, 2012 |
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