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Peerless Pool

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

Print for Act 2, Scene 6 in Peerless Pool, drawn by Findlay, published by Duncombe.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePeerless Pool (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print for Act 2, Scene 6 in Peerless Pool, drawn by Findlay, published by Duncombe
Physical description
The print features a scene for Act 2, Scene 6 in Peerless Pool. The print depicts a bedroom scene in which a man raises a dagger on another man sleeping in a bed. A third man on the left has his back out and looks to be trying to stop the other man. The print has a sketch-like quality.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.7cm (approximately)
  • Width: 8cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
'Peerless Pool. / WAT_____ rather than blood of mine shall be contaminated by touch / of Gloster! I'll bury this within thy heart! (stabs Andreas, / mistaking him for Verity his daughter.) / Act 2. Scene 6. / Published by Duncombe, 19 Little Queen Str't Holborn'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print for Act 2, Scene 6 in Peerless Pool, drawn by Findlay, published by Duncombe.
Collection
Accession number
S.1206-2015

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Record createdJuly 22, 2015
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