Not on display

Print

ca. late eighteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved portrait of the actor John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) as Penruddock in The Wheel of Fortune, late eighteenth century. Harry Beard Collection.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Engraved portrait of the actor John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) as Penruddock in The Wheel of Fortune, ca. late eighteenth century. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraved portrait of the actor John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) as Penruddock in The Wheel of Fortune. It is a full length, profile portrait of the actor who is shown wear breeches, jacket and carrying a tricorn hat under his left arm. In his right hand he holds a cane.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.8cm
  • Width: 16.3cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceWheel of Fortune
Summary
Engraved portrait of the actor John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) as Penruddock in The Wheel of Fortune, late eighteenth century. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.210-2014

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Record createdApril 3, 2014
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