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Mrs. Siddons as Calista

Print
ca. late eighteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) as Calista, The Fair Penitent, ca. late eighteenth century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs. Siddons as Calista (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) as Calista, The Fair Penitent, ca. late eighteenth century
Physical description
Print of Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) as Calista. The print features a full length image of Siddons. She is shown with her gaze directed away from the viewer, down towards the ground, and her hands upraised either side of her face. She is dressed in a gown with a close fitting bodice and a full skirt. A cloak is draped over her head.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.3cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements given are for the print itself rather than the dark sugar paper on which the print is mounted.)
  • Width: 8.1cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) as Calista, The Fair Penitent, ca. late eighteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.739-2015

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Record createdJune 23, 2015
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