Grimaldi's and the Nondescript in the Red Dwarf
Print
early nineteenth century (printed)
early nineteenth century (printed)
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Hand coloured engraving showing Grimaldi and the Nondescript in the Red Dwarf, drawn and etched by W. Heath, early nineteenth century
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Title | Grimaldi's and the Nondescript in the Red Dwarf (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving, watercolour, printed ink on paper. |
Brief description | Hand coloured engraving showing Grimaldi and the Nondescript in the Red Dwarf by W. Heath, early nineteenth century |
Physical description | Hand coloured engraving showing the English actor, comedian and dancer Joseph Grimaldi (1778 – 1837) in a scene from the pantomime The Red Dwarf. Grimaldi faces the pantaloon, who is on all fours dressed in a lion's skin, ass's head, eagle's wings, cat's feet and a fish's tail. |
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Credit line | Herbert Hinkins Collection |
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Summary | Hand coloured engraving showing Grimaldi and the Nondescript in the Red Dwarf, drawn and etched by W. Heath, early nineteenth century |
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Accession number | S.1340-2014 |
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Record created | June 12, 2014 |
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