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Douglas

Print
04/01/1791 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Act 4, Scene 1 in Douglas, engraved by Smith, after original by Graham, published by J. Bell for the British Library, 1791.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDouglas (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Act 4, Scene 1 in Douglas, engraved by Smith, after original by Graham, published by J. Bell for the British Library, 1791
Physical description
The print features Act 4, Scene 1 in Douglas. The print depicts Douglas (Young Norval) being taught in the woods by Old Norval. There is a printed border around the scene depicting a mask and foliage.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.7cm (approximately) (Note: Height measured is unmounted. Mounted height is 35cm.)
  • Width: 9.6cm (approximately) (Note: Width measured is unmounted. Mounted width is 26.4cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'British Theatre / Douglas. / --in the smooth green turf / He cut the figures of the marshal'd hosts. / Act 4 Scene 1.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print of Act 4, Scene 1 in Douglas, engraved by Smith, after original by Graham, published by J. Bell for the British Library, 1791.
Collection
Accession number
S.2136-2015

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Record createdOctober 13, 2015
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