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Henry Fielding, Esq. and Miguel de Cervantes

Print
mid-late 18th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Henry Fielding and Miguel de Cervantes, engraved by Page.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHenry Fielding, Esq. and Miguel de Cervantes (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Henry Fielding and Miguel de Cervantes, engraved by Page
Physical description
The print features a portrait of Fielding and Cervantes. Fielding is depicted in profile wearing a coat, shirt, and long curly wig. Cervantes is depicted facing forward wearing a jacket and a shirt with flat collar. Both men have printed foliage around their images.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.7cm (approximately) (Note: Height measured is unmounted. Mounted height is 31cm.)
  • Width: 21cm (approximately) (Note: Width measured is unmounted. Mounted width is 23.2cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'Henry Fielding, Esq.'r / Michael de Cervantes.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subjects depicted
Summary
Print of Henry Fielding and Miguel de Cervantes, engraved by Page.
Collection
Accession number
S.2075-2015

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Record createdSeptember 18, 2015
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