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Mr King in the Character of Sosia

Print
01/05/1780 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print 'Mr King as Sosia in Amphitryon', engraving by Terry, published by Harrison & Co, London, 1780, Harry Beard Collection.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr King in the Character of Sosia (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print 'Mr King as Sosia in Amphitryon', engraving by Terry, published by Harrison & Co, London, 1780, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print 'Mr King as Sosia in Amphitryon', engraving by Terry, published by Harrison & Co, London, 1780, Harry Beard Collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 13cm
  • Width: 8.7cm
  • Mount height: 21.5cm
  • Mount width: 13.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Mr King in the Character of Sosia' (Printed above portrait)
  • 'Then thus I make my Addresses to her / Act 2nd, Scene 1st' (Printed below portrait)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Subject depicted
Literary referenceAmphitryton
Summary
Print 'Mr King as Sosia in Amphitryon', engraving by Terry, published by Harrison & Co, London, 1780, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1432-2013

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Record createdApril 25, 2013
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