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Mrs. Abington in the character of Lady Betty Modish

Print
20 Jan 1777 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Lady Betty Modish from Careless Husband by Colley Cibber, Jan 20th 1777. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs. Abington in the character of Lady Betty Modish (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink and watercolour on paper
Brief description
Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Lady Betty Modish from Careless Husband by Colley Cibber, Jan 20th 1777. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraving of Mrs Abington.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17cm
  • Width: 10.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
'How handsomely does he approach me! But / I can't bear that he should think I know it.' (Printed below portrait. Quote from Act 5, Scene 6 of Careless Husband by Colley Cibber.)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subjects depicted
Association
Literary references
  • Lady Betty Modish
  • Careless Husband
Summary
Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Lady Betty Modish from Careless Husband by Colley Cibber, Jan 20th 1777. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.718-2012

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Record createdAugust 6, 2012
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