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Mr Kean as Richard the IIId

Print
ca.1814 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print, Edmund Kean as King Richard III, engraving, hand finished with watercolour, ca.1814, Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Kean as Richard the IIId (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print, Edmund Kean as King Richard III, engraving, hand finished with watercolour, ca.1814, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print 'Mr Kean as Richard III', engraving, hand finished with watercolour, ca.1814, Harry Beard Collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.9cm
  • Width: 20cm
Marks and inscriptions
'MR KEAN AS RICHARD THE IIID' / ACT 5th. Scene last. Perdition catch thy arm the chance is thine. / But Oh! the vast Renown thou hast acquired / In conquering Richard does afflict him more / Than even his Body's parting with its Soul.' (Printed below portrait)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceRichard III
Summary
Print, Edmund Kean as King Richard III, engraving, hand finished with watercolour, ca.1814, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.742-2013

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Record createdFebruary 20, 2013
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