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Mrs. Siddons

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

Print of the actress Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), late eighteenth century.


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), late eighteenth century
Physical description
Print of the actress Sarah Siddons (1755-1831). The print features a three quarter length portrait of a Siddons whose gaze is directed towards the viewer. She is shown in a seated position, her right arm resting on the arm of the chair. She is wearing an empire line dress with full sleeves and her hair is cut comparatively short and informally dressed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.8cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements given are for the print itself, rather than the cream paper on which the print is mounted.)
  • Width: 9.1cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of the actress Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), late eighteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.759-2015

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Record createdJune 23, 2015
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