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Sims Reeves

Print
1850 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of the operatic tenor John Sims Reeves (1821-1900), 1850.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSims Reeves (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of the operatic tenor John Sims Reeves (1821-1900), from the original by Alfred Crowquill (1804-1872), printed by Richard Bentley, 1850
Physical description
Print of the operatic tenor John Sims Reeves (1821-1900). The print features a full length image of Reeve. He is wearing a formal jacket and trousers, with a waistcoat and bow tie. In his left hand he is carrying a top hat, and gloves. In his right he is holding a rolled upon paper. His gaze is directed away from the viewer.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38cm (approximately)
  • Width: 27.9cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of the operatic tenor John Sims Reeves (1821-1900), 1850.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.681-2015

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Record createdMay 29, 2015
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