Not currently on display at the V&A

Print

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

Print of Adelaide Kemble, engraved by Armytage, published by Smith, Elder & Co., mid-19th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Adelaide Kemble, engraved by Armytage, published by Smith, Elder & Co., mid-19th century
Physical description
The print features a bust profile portrait of Kemble. Her neckline is a lace collar with a bow on the front. She has a shawl wrapped around her arm. Her hair is styled in a low bun.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.5cm (approximately) (Note: This is the height unmounted. Including the mount the height is 31cm.)
  • Width: 17.7cm (approximately) (Note: This is the width unmounted. Including the mount the width is 22.5cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'faithfully yours/ Adelaide Kemble / Published by Smith, Elder & Co. 65, Cornhill.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of Adelaide Kemble, engraved by Armytage, published by Smith, Elder & Co., mid-19th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.615-2015

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Record createdMay 21, 2015
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