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The Twin Rivals

Print
25/07/1795 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Act 5, Scene 2 in The Twin Rivals, engraved by Fittler, after original by Burney, published by J. Bell for the British Library, 1795.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Twin Rivals (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Act 5, Scene 2 in The Twin Rivals, engraved by Fittler, after original by Burney, published by J. Bell for the British Library, 1795
Physical description
The print features Act 5, Scene 2 in The Twin Rivals. The scene depicts two men trying to pry open a door while a woman is leaning out of the balcony.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.7cm (approximately) (Note: Height measured is unmounted. Mounted height is 31cm.)
  • Width: 8.7cm (approximately) (Note: Width measured is unmounted. Mounted width is 23.2cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'Brit. Theat. / The Twin Rivals / Aur. Gentlemen, dear Gentlemen, help! / a rape, a rape, villany / Act V. Sc. II'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print of Act 5, Scene 2 in The Twin Rivals, engraved by Fittler, after original by Burney, published by J. Bell for the British Library, 1795.
Collection
Accession number
S.2161-2015

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Record createdOctober 16, 2015
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