Not on display

Mr Brereton in the Character of Barnwell

Print
01/12/1776 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of Mr Brereton as Barnwell in The London Merchant or, The History of George Barnwell,1777, Harry Beard Collection.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Brereton in the Character of Barnwell (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Portrait of Mr Brereton as Barnwell in The London Merchant or, The History of George Barnwell,1777, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Portrait of Mr Brereton as Barnwell in The London Merchant or, The History of George Barnwell,1777, Harry Beard Collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.7cm
  • Width: 10.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'GEORGE BARNWELL' (Printed above portrait)
  • 'Mr BRERETON in the Character of BARNWELL. / - Let Heaven from its high / Throne in Justice or in Mercy now look down / on that dear Murthered Saint, & me the Murtherer. / Act 3 Sc. last /' (Printed below portrait)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Subject depicted
Literary referenceThe London Merchant or, The History of George Barnwell
Summary
Portrait of Mr Brereton as Barnwell in The London Merchant or, The History of George Barnwell,1777, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1612-2012

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Record createdNovember 29, 2012
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