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Drury Lane Theatre

Print
1/11/1796 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Drury Lane Theatre, engraved by Rothwell, drawn by Van Assen, published by Harrison & Co., 1796.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDrury Lane Theatre (published title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Drury Lane Theatre, engraved by Rothwell, drawn by Van Assen, published by Harrison & Co., 1796
Physical description
The print features an interior view of the Drury Lane Theatre for Pocket Magazine. The print depicts the view from the audience with three levels of box seats and floor seating. The audience is sparse. The stage is set and decorated with columns either side and drapes hanging from the ceiling. There is an actress centre stage.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.5cm (approximately)
  • Width: 18.5cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
'Pocket Magazine. / Drury Lane Theatre. / Published by Harrison & Co. Nov 1, 1796.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Place depicted
Summary
Print of Drury Lane Theatre, engraved by Rothwell, drawn by Van Assen, published by Harrison & Co., 1796.
Collection
Accession number
S.1134-2015

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Record createdJuly 7, 2015
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