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Mr Harley in the Character of Kent

Print
1803 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of the actor Mr. Harley as the Earl of Kent in a production of King Lear, 1803. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Harley in the Character of Kent (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Print depicting George Davies Harley in the character of Kent in King Lear, published by Vernor & Hood, 1803, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Stipple engraved portrait of the actor Mr. Harley as the Earl of Kent in a production of King Lear, 1803.
Dimensions
  • Print height: 15.6cm
  • Print width: 9.8cm
  • Mount height: 23.2cm
  • Mount width: 14.5cm
Print mounted on cream backing paper.
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceKing Lear
Summary
Portrait of the actor Mr. Harley as the Earl of Kent in a production of King Lear, 1803. Harry Beard Collection.
Associated objects
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1908-2012

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Record createdDecember 27, 2012
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