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Measure for Measure

Print
nineteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing Act IV, Scene 3, from Measure for Measure, nineteenth century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMeasure for Measure (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing Act IV, Scene 3, from Measure for Measure, nineteenth century
Physical description
Print showing Act IV, Scene 3, from Measure for Measure. The print features a scene with two figures, one male and one female. The man is dressed in a monk's habit, and is addressing the woman, shown in profile beside him. His gaze is directed towards the woman beside him, whilst his right arm is outstretched, pointing into the distance. Her gaze is directed towards the paper which he is holding in his left hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.2cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements recorded are for the print itself rather than the dark sugar paper on which it is mounted.)
  • Width: 14.3cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceMeasure for Measure
Summary
Print showing Act IV, Scene 3, from Measure for Measure, nineteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1329-2015

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Record createdAugust 7, 2015
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