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The Way of the World

Print
06/07/1796 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print 'The Way of the World: Act IV Scene I', engraving by Heath, London, 1796, Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Title<i>The Way of the World</i> (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print 'The Way of the World: Act IV Scene I', engraving by Heath, London, 1796, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print 'The Way of the World: Act IV Scene I', engraving by Heath, London, 1796, Harry Beard Collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 14cm
  • Width: 8.3cm
  • Mount height: 22.2cm
  • Mount width: 13.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'The Way of the World / Lady W. I shall faint, I shall die, ho! / Fol. Say tis your Nephew's hand / Act IV Sc I' (Printed below portrait)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Literary referenceThe Way of the World
Summary
Print 'The Way of the World: Act IV Scene I', engraving by Heath, London, 1796, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.2829-2013

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Record createdJune 28, 2013
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