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Mr. Garrick in the character of Periander, in Eurydice

Drawing
mid - late 18th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Whole-length portrait of the actor David Garrick in the character of Periander, in 'Eurydice'; Drawn in Indian ink, tinted; Design was engraved, with the figure is reversed, see DYCE.3217.

Object details

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TitleMr. Garrick in the character of Periander, in Eurydice
Materials and techniques
drawn in Indian ink, tinted
Brief description
Stothard, Thomas; Whole-length portrait of the actor David Garrick in the character of Periander, in 'Eurydice'; Drawn in Indian ink; English School; Mid - late 18th century.
Physical description
Whole-length portrait of the actor David Garrick in the character of Periander, in 'Eurydice'; Drawn in Indian ink, tinted; Design was engraved, with the figure is reversed, see DYCE.3217.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.4in
  • Width: 1.3in
Original measurements converted from fractional inches into decimal inches (rounded to one decimal place). Dimensions taken from: DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Object history
This portrait was engraved, with the figure is reversed. See DYCE.3217.
Subjects depicted
Associated object
DYCE.3217 (Version)
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.910

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Record createdNovember 13, 2009
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