Not currently on display at the V&A

Print

01/02/1796 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Pietro Metastasio, engraved by Heath, painted by Steiner, published by G.G. & J. Robinson, 1796.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Pietro Metastasio, engraved by Heath, painted by Steiner, published by G.G. & J. Robinson, 1796
Physical description
The print features a bust portrait of Metastasio. He is wearing a coat, waistcoat, and collar. He is wearing a wig with curled sides and tied low at the back.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.2cm (approximately) (Note: This is the height unmounted. The mounted height is 23cm.)
  • Width: 13cm (approximately) (Note: This is the width unmounted. The mounted width is 16cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'The Abate Metastasio. / Published Feb'r. 1, 1796, by G. G & J. Robinson Pater noster Row.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of Pietro Metastasio, engraved by Heath, painted by Steiner, published by G.G. & J. Robinson, 1796.
Collection
Accession number
S.849-2015

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Record createdJune 4, 2015
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