Not on display

Mr Kemble in the Character of Hamlet

Print
ca. 1790 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print 'Mr Kemble as Hamlet in Hamlet', engraving by Adcock, from a painting by Lawrence, Great Britain, ca. 1790, Harry Beard Collection.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Kemble in the Character of Hamlet (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print 'Mr Kemble as Hamlet in Hamlet', engraving by Adcock, from a painting by Lawrence, Great Britain, ca. 1790, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print 'Mr Kemble as Hamlet in Hamlet', engraving by Adcock, from a painting by Lawrence, Great Britain, ca. 1790, Harry Beard Collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.3cm
  • Width: 13.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Kemble in the Character of Hamlet / J.P.Kemble'

Note
Printed below portrait, with Kemble signature reproduction
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceHamlet
Summary
Print 'Mr Kemble as Hamlet in Hamlet', engraving by Adcock, from a painting by Lawrence, Great Britain, ca. 1790, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1257-2013

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Record createdApril 19, 2013
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