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James Sheridan Knowles

Print
1852 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of the playwright, and actor, James Sheridan Knowles (1784-1862), 1852.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJames Sheridan Knowles (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of the playwright, and actor, James Sheridan Knowles (1784-1862), 1852
Physical description
Print of the playwright, and actor, James Sheridan Knowles (1784-1862). The print features a full length image of Sheridan who is shown seated. His gaze is directed towards from the viewer and he is dressed in a long jacket over trousers, waistcoat and a dark neckcloth. His right arm is resting on the top of a narrow book, the base of which he is holding in his left hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.1cm (approximately) (Note: The print is mounted on dark sugar paper, the measurements given are for the print itself rather than the paper on which the print is mounted.)
  • Width: 13.9cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of the playwright, and actor, James Sheridan Knowles (1784-1862), 1852.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.713-2015

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Record createdJune 17, 2015
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