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Mrs. Siddons

Print
1791 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of the actress, Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), 1st April, 1791.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs. Siddons (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of the actress, Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), 1st April, 1791
Physical description
Print of the actress, Sarah Siddons (1755-1831). The print features a three quarter profile, head and shoulders image of Siddons. She is shown with her gaze directed away from the viewer. She is wearing a dress with a high ruffled collar and a crossover bodice. A soft veil is suspended from the rear of her head, and her hair is dressed in soft curls.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25.9cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements given are for the print itself, rather than the dark sugar paper on which the print is mounted.)
  • Width: 17.8cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of the actress, Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), 1st April, 1791.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.745-2015

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Record createdJune 23, 2015
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