Not currently on display at the V&A

Print

1891 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Frances Anne Kemble, engraved by Stodart, from the original painting by Sully, published by Richard Bently & Son, London, 1891.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Frances Anne Kemble, engraved by Stodart, from the original painting by Sully, published by Richard Bently & Son, London, 1891
Physical description
The print features a portrait of Kemble. She is wearing a scoop-necked shift with an overdress. Her hair is styled up and parted in the centre with curls framing her face. She has her left arm propped up on a surface with fabric draped over.
Dimensions
  • Height: 37.3cm (approximately) (Note: This is the height unmounted. Including the mount the height is 37.5cm.)
  • Width: 27.6cm (approximately) (Note: The mounted width is the same.)
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Frances Anne Kemble. / Engraved by J.G. Stodart / from the original painting by Sully / in the possession of the Hon'ble Mrs. Leigh. / London: Ricahrd Bentley & Son: 1891'
  • '"Fanny" / Niece of Mrs. Siddons' (Handwritten in ink)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print of Frances Anne Kemble, engraved by Stodart, from the original painting by Sully, published by Richard Bently & Son, London, 1891.
Collection
Accession number
S.634-2015

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Record createdMay 21, 2015
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