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Mr Kemble as Orestes

Print
20/04/1807 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print 'Mr Kemble as Orestes in Orestes', engraving by Chapman, drawing by Moses, published by Cooke, London, 1807, Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Kemble as Orestes (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print 'Mr Kemble as Orestes in Orestes', engraving by Chapman, drawing by Moses, published by Cooke, London, 1807, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print 'Mr Kemble as Orestes in Orestes', engraving by Chapman, drawing by Moses, published by Cooke, London, 1807, Harry Beard Collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.7cm
  • Width: 8cm
  • Mount height: 20.8cm
  • Mount width: 16.1cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Mr J KEMBLE as ORESTES / Madam 'tis done, your orders are obey'd: / The Tyrant lies expiring at the alter. / Act V Scene I' (Printed below portrait)
  • 'DISTREET MOTHER' (Printed above portrait )
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceOrestes
Summary
Print 'Mr Kemble as Orestes in Orestes', engraving by Chapman, drawing by Moses, published by Cooke, London, 1807, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1255-2013

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Record createdApril 19, 2013
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