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Abhorson, Clown and Provost

Print
1797 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing Act 4, Scene 2, from Measure for Measure, 1797.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAbhorson, Clown and Provost (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing Act 4, Scene 2, from Measure for Measure, 1797
Physical description
Print showing Act 4, Scene 2, from Measure for Measure, 1797. The print features a scene with three male figures inside a stone room. The figure on the left is shown leaning slightly forwards, his gaze directed toward the man positioned at the centre, who is returning his stare. This central figure has his right hand on his hip and a small sword tucked into the belt at his waist. Behind him is the third figure. He is shown climbing up a small flight of steps, his back turned towards the viewer. His right hand is upraised, reaching for the door.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32.5cm (approximately)
  • Width: 21.6cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceMeasure for Measure
Summary
Print showing Act 4, Scene 2, from Measure for Measure, 1797.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1330-2015

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Record createdAugust 7, 2015
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