Mr. J. P. Kemble, as Rolla.
Print
06/08/1825 (published)
06/08/1825 (published)
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| Place of origin |
Portrait engraving of John Philip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May 1799.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Mr. J. P. Kemble, as Rolla. (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed ink on paper |
| Brief description | Portrait engraving of John Philip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro, performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May 1799 |
| Physical description | Head-and-shoulders portrait engraving depicting John Philip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro. The print depicts Mr. Kemble wearing a white tunic, belted at the waist, and a fur cloak over right his shoulder. Around his neck hangs a large pendant in the shape of a sun. He carries a round shield. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Drawn by Harlow.'
'Eng. on Steel by J. Rogers.'
'MR. J.P. KEMBLE, / AS / ROLLA.'
'Pizarro.'
'London. Pubd. Augt. 6 1825, by G. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane.' |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Portrait engraving of John Philip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May 1799. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.707-2017 |
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| Record created | May 15, 2017 |
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