Not on display

Mrs. Siddons

Print
1834 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of the actress, Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), late eighteenth century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs. Siddons (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of the actress, Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), 1834
Physical description
Print of the actress, Sarah Siddons (1755-1831). The print features a full length image of Siddons, whose gaze is directed towards the viewer. She is dressed in a dark, empire line, gown and her left hand is turning the pages of a large book which is positioned on the table at her left.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25.9cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements given are for the print itself, rather than the dark sugar paper on which the print is mounted.)
  • Width: 17.9cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of the actress, Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), late eighteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.752-2015

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Record createdJune 23, 2015
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