The Orphan of China
Print
11/02/1797 (published)
11/02/1797 (published)
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Print for Act 5, Scene 1 in The Orphan of China, engraved by Heath, drawn by Stothard, published by Cawthorn, British Library, 1797.
Object details
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| Title | The Orphan of China (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print for Act 5, Scene 1 in The Orphan of China, engraved by Heath, drawn by Stothard, published by Cawthorn, British Library, 1797 |
| Physical description | The print features a scene for Act 5, Scene 1 in The Orphan of China. The print depicts a a man in Chinese costume and a woman with her arm around him. She is holding a cross. There is a printed border with traditional Chinese shields and a helmet. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Orphan of China. / Do thou but lodge it in this faithful breast / my heart shall spring to meet thee. / Act V. Scene 1. / London, Printed by C. Cawthorn, British Library, Strand, Feb. 11, 1797.' |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Summary | Print for Act 5, Scene 1 in The Orphan of China, engraved by Heath, drawn by Stothard, published by Cawthorn, British Library, 1797. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1205-2015 |
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| Record created | July 22, 2015 |
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