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Mrs. Siddons as Calista

Print
1783 (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, 1783
Physical description
Print of Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) as Calista. The print features a head and shoulders image of Siddons. She is shown with her gaze directed away from the viewer, her hair is curled and loose, and dressed with feathers. She is wearing a dress with a low, 'V' shaped neckline, with a fichu tied in a knot at the centre front.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24.8cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements given are for the print itself, rather than the dark sugar paper on which the print is mounted.)
  • Width: 16.4cm (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.740-2015

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Record createdJune 23, 2015
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