Not on display

Mrs. Brown in the character of Lucy

Print
30 June 1786 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved portrait of the comic actress Mrs. Brown as Lucy in The Virgin Unmasked, 30 June 1786.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs. Brown in the character of Lucy (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Engraved portrait of the comic actress Mrs. Brown as Lucy in The Virgin Unmasked, 30 June 1786
Physical description
Engraved portrait of Mrs. Brown as Lucy in <i>The Virgin Unmasked</i>, 30 June 1786. Full length portrait of the actress, who is gazing over her right shoulder. She is wearing a plain dress, the slightly raised waist emphasised with a wide sash, and an indoor cap, trimmed with feathers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.5cm
  • Width: 10.8cm
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Literary referenceThe Virgin Unmasked
Summary
Engraved portrait of the comic actress Mrs. Brown as Lucy in The Virgin Unmasked, 30 June 1786.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.208-2014

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Record createdApril 3, 2014
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