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Mrs Bellamy in the Character of Cleone

Print
01/07/1781 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Mrs Bellamy as Cleone, Act 5, Scene 2 in Cleone, published by Harrison & Co., 1781.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs Bellamy in the Character of Cleone (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Mrs Bellamy as Cleone, Act 5, Scene 2 in Cleone, published by Harrison & Co., 1781
Physical description
The print features Bellamy in costume as Cleone. She is wearing a dress and is seated on the ground. The print appears to recreate a scene from the play.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.8cm (approximately) (Note: Height measured is unmounted. Mounted height is 28cm.)
  • Width: 13cm (approximately) (Note: Width measured is unmounted. Mounted width is 23.4cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'Mrs. Bellamy in the Character of Cleone. / I was kill'd, / My husband murder'd me__but I forgive him.' / Act V. Sc. 2. / Published by Harrison & Co. July 1, 1781.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of Mrs Bellamy as Cleone, Act 5, Scene 2 in Cleone, published by Harrison & Co., 1781.
Collection
Accession number
S.2058-2015

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Record createdSeptember 16, 2015
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