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Mr Aikin as Phocion in The Grecian Daughter

Print
Sept 20th 1777 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved portrait of Mr Aikin as Phocion in The Grecian Daughter by Arthur Murphy, September 20th 1777. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Aikin as Phocion in <i>The Grecian Daughter</i> (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink and watercolour on paper
Brief description
Engraved portrait of Mr Aikin as Phocion in The Grecian Daughter by Arthur Murphy, September 20th 1777. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraving of Mr. Aikin, bookplate.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.7cm
  • Width: 10.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Ha!_the gaping tomb / Ivites my steps _now be propitious Heaven.' (Quote from The Grecian Daughter by Arthur Murphy Act IV, scene 2. Engraved beneath the portrait.)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Associations
Literary referenceThe Grecian Daughter
Summary
Engraved portrait of Mr Aikin as Phocion in The Grecian Daughter by Arthur Murphy, September 20th 1777. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.944-2012

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2012
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