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H Beard Print Collection

Print
1735 (engraved)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of Catherine Dufresne (Catherine de Seîne Epoùuse du Sr. Dufresne) in the character of Didon. Engraved in Paris by François Bernard Lépicié.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
engraving and etching
Brief description
Portrait of Catherine Dufresne (Catherine de Seîne Epoùuse du Sr. Dufresne) in the character of Didon. Engraved in Paris by François Bernard Lépicié in 1735, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Etched head and torso portrait of Catherine Dufresne (Catherine de Seîne Epoùuse du Sr. Dufresne) in the character of Didon. She stands in an oval frame having just pierced her bear breast.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 41.8cm
  • Print size width: 29.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'In the character of "Didon" / French actress / wife of [Abs?] Alex Q. Dufresne / French actor 1693-1741' (Written in pencil on back of print.)
Subject depicted
Summary
Portrait of Catherine Dufresne (Catherine de Seîne Epoùuse du Sr. Dufresne) in the character of Didon. Engraved in Paris by François Bernard Lépicié.
Other number
F.86-12 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.1850-2009

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Record createdFebruary 6, 2009
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