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Doves in a Cage

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

Print for a scene in Doves in a Cage, drawn by Findlay, published by John Duncombe & Co..


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDoves in a Cage (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print for a scene in Doves in a Cage, drawn by Findlay, published by John Duncombe & Co.
Physical description
The print features an unnamed scene in Doves in a Cage. The print depicts an indoor scene with with a woman sitting in a high-backed and a man kneeling to her right. The room has various items on the tables and there is a draped curtain in the background. The print has a sketch-like quality.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.3cm (approximately)
  • Width: 8.5cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Doves in a Cage. / Prosper...(kneeling) Madam!_ / Mabellah...Sir! / Prosper...Sir! you are not surprised at this strange meeting? / Mabellah...Surprised! I expected you. / London, Published by John Duncombe & Co. 10, Middle Row, Holborn.'
  • 'Adelphi Feb 21, 1835' (Written in pencil on the reverse.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print for a scene in Doves in a Cage, drawn by Findlay, published by John Duncombe & Co..
Collection
Accession number
S.1171-2015

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Record createdJuly 15, 2015
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