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H Beard Print Collection

Print
30th May 1783 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of John Henderson. Published in London by J. Jones.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
mezzotint
Brief description
Portrait of John Henderson. Published in London by J. Jones on 30th May 1783, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Mezzotint portrait of John Henderson.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 42.5cm
  • Print size width: 32.5cm
  • Total including mount height: 53.5cm
  • Total including mount width: 39.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'John Henderson, the noted Actor. / Born in London 1747 of Irish Parents / first appeared on the stage at Bath in 1772 + in London 1777 / + immediately became a favourite with the public. / Died in Buckingham Street Adelphi Nov 25th 1785' (Written in pencil on print mount.)
Subject depicted
Summary
Portrait of John Henderson. Published in London by J. Jones.
Other number
F.105-32 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.4412-2009

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Record createdMay 6, 2009
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