Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse
Print
ca.1787 (printed)
ca.1787 (printed)
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Print of the actress Mrs. Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) as the Tragic Muse. Stipple engraving on steel by H.Dawe after an original painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds (PRA) (1732-1792). The print is dedicted to Siddon's brother Charles Kemble Esqr., circa 1787.
Siddons was born Sarah Kemble, and was a member of the extraordinary Kemble family who dominated the British stage in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. When young she acted with William Siddons whom she married in 1773, against her parents' wishes. She first appeared as Lady Macbeth in London in 1785 and soon became London's leading actress, excelling in tragic and heroic roles.
Siddons was born Sarah Kemble, and was a member of the extraordinary Kemble family who dominated the British stage in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. When young she acted with William Siddons whom she married in 1773, against her parents' wishes. She first appeared as Lady Macbeth in London in 1785 and soon became London's leading actress, excelling in tragic and heroic roles.
Object details
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| Title | Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed |
| Brief description | Print of the actress Mrs. Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) as the Tragic Muse. Stipple engraving on steel by H.Dawe after an original painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds (PRA) (1732-1792). The print is dedicted to Siddon's brother Charles Kemble Esqr., circa 1787 |
| Physical description | Print of the actress Mrs. Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) as the Tragic Muse. Stipple engraving on steel by H.Dawe after an original painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds (PRA) (1732-1792). The print is dedicted to Siddon's brother Charles Kemble Esqr., circa 1787. It is a full length print showing Siddons seated in a chair borne on clouds. Behind her are the allegorical figures of Pity and Terror. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "To Charles Kemble Esqr/This Print of his Sister/Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse" (Printed inscription below the image) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | The Tragic Muse |
| Summary | Print of the actress Mrs. Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) as the Tragic Muse. Stipple engraving on steel by H.Dawe after an original painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds (PRA) (1732-1792). The print is dedicted to Siddon's brother Charles Kemble Esqr., circa 1787. Siddons was born Sarah Kemble, and was a member of the extraordinary Kemble family who dominated the British stage in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. When young she acted with William Siddons whom she married in 1773, against her parents' wishes. She first appeared as Lady Macbeth in London in 1785 and soon became London's leading actress, excelling in tragic and heroic roles. |
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| Accession number | S.936-2014 |
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| Record created | May 9, 2014 |
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