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Mrs. Barry as Sir Harry Wildair

Print
1777 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving of Mrs. Ann Barry as Sir Harry Wildair in The Constant Couple, 17th May 1777. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs. Barry as Sir Harry Wildair (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Engraving of Mrs. Barry as Sir Harry Wildair in The Constant Couple, 17th May 1777. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraving of Mrs. Barry as Sir Harry Wildair in The Constant Couple, 17th May 1777. It is a full length profile engraving of the actress, in formal male attire, with knee breech, jacket and waistcoat. She also wears a wig and carries a tricorn hat under her left arm.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.8cm
  • Width: 15.1cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceConstant Couple
Summary
Engraving of Mrs. Ann Barry as Sir Harry Wildair in The Constant Couple, 17th May 1777. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.217-2014

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Record createdApril 3, 2014
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