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The King's Theatre

Print
01/04/1795 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of the King's Theatre, engraved by Storer, after Van Assen, published by Harrison & Co., 1795.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe King's Theatre (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of the King's Theatre, engraved by Storer, after Van Assen, published by Harrison & Co., 1795
Physical description
The print features an interior view of the Opera House or King's Theatre at the Hay-Market for the Lady's Pocket Magazine. The print depicts the view from the audience with box seating on either side and audience in the front. The stage has been decorated for an unnamed production with an outdoor backdrop.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.3cm (approximately)
  • Width: 14.7cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
'Lady's Pocket Magazine / Opera House or King's Theatre in the Hay-Market. / Published by Harrison & Co. April 1, 1795.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Place depicted
Summary
Print of the King's Theatre, engraved by Storer, after Van Assen, published by Harrison & Co., 1795.
Collection
Accession number
S.1140-2015

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Record createdJuly 7, 2015
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