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Miss P. Hopkins in the character of Selima

Print
01/05/1778 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of 'Miss P. Hopkins in the character of Selima' showing Priscilla Hopkins in a scene from Tamerlane, published by J. Wenman, 1 May 1778.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMiss P. Hopkins in the character of Selima (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of 'Miss P. Hopkins in the character of Selima' in a scene from Tamerlane, published by J. Wenman, 1 May 1778
Physical description
Engraved portrait of 'Miss P. Hopkins in the character of Selima', wearing a long dress and facing to the left on bended knee. On the reverse, an engraved portrait of Mrs Yates as Isabella.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22cm
  • Width: 13.5cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceTamerlane
Summary
Print of 'Miss P. Hopkins in the character of Selima' showing Priscilla Hopkins in a scene from Tamerlane, published by J. Wenman, 1 May 1778.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1342-2014

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Record createdJune 18, 2014
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