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Miss Younge in the Character of Merope

Print
01/03/1777 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print 'Miss Younge as Merope in Merope', engraving, hand finished with watercolour, London, 1777, Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMiss Younge in the Character of Merope (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper, hand finished with watercolour
Brief description
Print 'Miss Younge as Merope in Merope', engraving, hand finished with watercolour, London, 1777, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print 'Miss Younge as Merope in Merope', engraving, hand finished with watercolour, London, 1777, Harry Beard Collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.8cm
  • Width: 12.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Miss Younge in the Character of Merope' (Printed above portrait)
  • 'And I will kneel a wretch and thank your justice' (Printed below text)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Subject depicted
Literary referenceMerope
Summary
Print 'Miss Younge as Merope in Merope', engraving, hand finished with watercolour, London, 1777, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1912-2013

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Record createdMay 17, 2013
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