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Mrs. Melmoth in the Character of Q.Elizabeth

Print
1777 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved portrait of the actress Mrs. Charlotte Melmoth (c.1749-1823) as Queen Elizabeth in Act I, Scene 2 of The Earl of Essexby Henry Jones (1721-1770), 1777. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs. Melmoth in the Character of Q.Elizabeth (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Engraved portrait of the actress Mrs. Charlotte Melmoth (c.1749-1823) as Queen Elizabeth in Act I, Scene 2 of The Earl of Essexby Henry Jones (1721-1770), 1777. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraved portrait of the actress Mrs. Charlotte Melmoth (c.1749-1823) as Queen Elizabeth in Act I, Scene 2 of The Earl of Essexby Henry Jones (1721-1770), 1777.
Dimensions
  • Print height: 18.4cm
  • Print width: 10.9cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceEarl of Essex
Summary
Engraved portrait of the actress Mrs. Charlotte Melmoth (c.1749-1823) as Queen Elizabeth in Act I, Scene 2 of The Earl of Essexby Henry Jones (1721-1770), 1777. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.2332-2013

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Record createdJune 3, 2013
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