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Trial by Battle

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

Print for Act 1, Scene 4 in Trial by Battle, drawn by Jones, published by Duncombe.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTrial by Battle (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print for Act 1, Scene 4 in Trial by Battle, drawn by Jones, published by Duncombe
Physical description
The print features a scene for Act 1, Scene 4 in Trial by Battle. The print depicts a scene in a public establishment. A man on the left has his sword out to fight. A shaded man in the foreground has a sword out to fight. Behind him is another man. In the background a man is carrying an unconscious woman. The print has a sketch-like quality.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.5cm (approximately)
  • Width: 9cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
'Trial by Battle. / Rufus_____ Henrie let us pass! / Henrie ____Not for worlds; here do I stand a barrier to your base intentions, / and with my life will protect you helpess fair. / Act 1. Scene 4. / London, Published by Duncombe 19, Little Queen Street, Holborn.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print for Act 1, Scene 4 in Trial by Battle, drawn by Jones, published by Duncombe.
Collection
Accession number
S.1406-2015

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Record createdJuly 24, 2015
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