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Nell Gwyn

Print
19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Nell Gwyn, printed by W. L. Colls, 19th century.

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Object details

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Object type
TitleNell Gwyn (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Nell Gwyn, printed by W. L. Colls, 19th century
Physical description
Print of Nell Gwyn, printed by W. L. Colls, 19th century. The print shows Gwyn wearing a long flowing garment and with one hand resting on an urn.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.8cm (approximately)
  • Width: 12.6cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
'Nell Gwyn. / W. L. Colls. Ph. Sc.' (Printed on front side in black ink)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of Nell Gwyn, printed by W. L. Colls, 19th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.299-2015

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Record createdApril 10, 2015
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