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H Beard Print Collection

Print
12th December 1785 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving of Mrs.Siddons and Mr.Kemble in the characters of the lovers Sigismunda and Tancred from James Thomson's Tancred and Sigismunda. She is dressed in a flowing empire line gown with a three quarter length sleeves and a thick ribbon at the bust. He stands beside her and is holding out a letter which she is preparing to take. He is dressed in the uniform of a soldier. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

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Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Print
Brief description
Stipple Engraving of Sarah Siddons and Mr.(John Philip) Kemble in the roles of Sigismunda and Tancred, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Engraving of Mrs.Siddons and Mr.((John Philip) Kemble in the characters of the lovers Sigismunda and Tancred from James Thomson's Tancred and Sigismunda. She is dressed in a flowing empire line gown with a three quarter length sleeves and a thick ribbon at the bust. He stands beside her and is holding out a letter which she is preparing to take. He is dressed in the uniform of a soldier.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31.9cm
  • Width: 23.4cm
Subjects depicted
Summary
Engraving of Mrs.Siddons and Mr.Kemble in the characters of the lovers Sigismunda and Tancred from James Thomson's Tancred and Sigismunda. She is dressed in a flowing empire line gown with a three quarter length sleeves and a thick ribbon at the bust. He stands beside her and is holding out a letter which she is preparing to take. He is dressed in the uniform of a soldier. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
F.137-53 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.6058-2009

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Record createdDecember 30, 2009
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