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Aphra Behn

Print
1822 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Aphra Behn from a drawing by T. Unwins, engraved by J. Fittler, published by W. Walker, 1822.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAphra Behn (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Aphra Behn from a drawing by T. Unwins, engraved by J. Fittler, published by W. Walker, 1822
Physical description
Print of Aphra Behn from a drawing by T. Unwins, engraved by J. Fittler, published by W. Walker, 1822. The print features Aphra Behn wearing a pearl necklace and a low-cut dress.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.5cm (approximately) (Note: This is the height unmounted. Including the mount the height is 36.8cm.)
  • Width: 25.1cm (approximately) (Note: This is the width unmounted. Including the mount the width is 26.1cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'Drawn by T. Uwins. Engraved by J. Fittler A.R.A. / APHRA BEHN. / From a picture by Mary Beale in the Collection / Of His Grace the Duke of Buckingham / London, March 1, 1822, Published by W. Walker, 8 Grays Inn Square' (Printed on front side in black ink)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of Aphra Behn from a drawing by T. Unwins, engraved by J. Fittler, published by W. Walker, 1822.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.241-2015

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Record createdApril 1, 2015
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