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Mrs. Gibbs as Cicely Homespun

Print
1816 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved portrait of the actress Mrs. Maria Gibbs (born about 1770) (fl. 1783–1844) as Cicely Homespun in The Heir at Law, 1816, Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs. Gibbs as Cicely Homespun (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Engraved portrait of the actress Mrs. Maria Gibbs (born about 1770) (fl. 1783–1844) as Cicely Homespun in The Heir at Law, 1816, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraved portrait of the actress Mrs. Maria Gibbs (born about 1770) (fl. 1783–1844) as Cicely Homespun in <i>The Heir at Law</i>, 1816. It is a full length image of the actress, she is shown wearing a close fitting bonnet, and carrying a cloak, draped over her left arm.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.2cm
  • Width: 14cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceThe Heir at Law
Summary
Engraved portrait of the actress Mrs. Maria Gibbs (born about 1770) (fl. 1783–1844) as Cicely Homespun in The Heir at Law, 1816, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.214-2014

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Record createdApril 3, 2014
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