Grimaldi's Leap Frog in the Comic Pantomime of the Golden Fish
Print
1812 (printed)
1812 (printed)
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Hand coloured engraving showing Grimaldi's Leap Frog in the Comic Pantomime of the Golden Fish, drawn and etched by W. Heath, published by T. Palser Lambeth 1812. Showing the English actor, comedian, and dancer Joseph Grimaldi (1778 - 1837).
Object details
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| Title | Grimaldi's Leap Frog in the Comic Pantomime of the Golden Fish (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, watercolour, printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Hand coloured engraving showing Grimaldi's Leap Frog in the Comic Pantomime of the Golden Fish, drawn and etched by W. Heath, published by T. Palser Lambeth 1812 |
| Physical description | Hand coloured engraving showing the English actor, comedian and dancer Joseph Grimaldi (1778 – 1837) enticing a large frog to leap over his back. He is shown first offering the frog a silver dish, then crouching as the frog jumps onto his shoulders. |
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| Credit line | Herbert Hinkins Collection |
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| Summary | Hand coloured engraving showing Grimaldi's Leap Frog in the Comic Pantomime of the Golden Fish, drawn and etched by W. Heath, published by T. Palser Lambeth 1812. Showing the English actor, comedian, and dancer Joseph Grimaldi (1778 - 1837). |
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| Accession number | S.1339-2014 |
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| Record created | June 12, 2014 |
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