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King John

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

Print showing Act 3, Scene 1 from King John, nineteenth century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKing John (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing Act 3, Scene 1 from King John, nineteenth century
Physical description
Print showing Act 3, Scene 1 from King John. The print features a scene in which a woman and a small child, sheltering in a tent, are being confronted by an armed man. The woman is seated and is shielding the child behind her. Her hands are raised to her chest, and her gaze is downcast. The man stands over her, his right hand outstretched and pointing firmly to the doorway behind him.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.6cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements given are for the print itself rather than the dark sugar paper on which it is mounted.)
  • Width: 14.5cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceHenry VIII
Summary
Print showing Act 3, Scene 1 from King John, nineteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1366-2015

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Record createdAugust 19, 2015
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