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Mr H Johnston in the Character of Hamlet

Print
30/09/1800 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print 'Mr Henry Johnston as Hamlet', engraving by Ridley from an original artwork by Porter, published by Vernor & Hood, London, 1800, Harry Beard Collection


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr H Johnston in the Character of Hamlet (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print 'Mr Henry Johnston as Hamlet', engraving by Ridley from an original artwork by Porter, published by Vernor & Hood, London, 1800, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print 'Mr Henry Johnston as Hamlet', engraving by Ridley from an original artwork by Porter, published by Vernor & Hood, London, 1800, Harry Beard Collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.5cm
  • Width: 10cm
  • Mount height: 16.8cm
  • Mount width: 11.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'MR H JOHNSTON / in the Character of Hamlet' (Printed below portrait)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceHamlet
Summary
Print 'Mr Henry Johnston as Hamlet', engraving by Ridley from an original artwork by Porter, published by Vernor & Hood, London, 1800, Harry Beard Collection
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.519-2013

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Record createdJanuary 31, 2013
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