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The Hob in the Well

Print
01/1794 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Act 4, Scene 5 in The Hob in the Well, engraved by Grignon, after original by Dayes, published by J. Parsons, 1794.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Hob in the Well (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Act 4, Scene 5 in The Hob in the Well, engraved by Grignon, after original by Dayes, published by J. Parsons, 1794
Physical description
The print features Act 4, Scene 1 in The Hob in the Well. The line engraving depicts an exterior scene in which a man is winching up the bucket in a well and a second man is in that bucket. A woman is to the left with her back facing out.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5cm (approximately) (Note: Height measured is unmounted. Mounted height is 31cm.)
  • Width: 7.2cm (approximately) (Note: Width measured is unmounted. Mounted width is 23.5cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'Parson's Minor Theatre / Hob in the Well / Act 4. Sc. 5.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print of Act 4, Scene 5 in The Hob in the Well, engraved by Grignon, after original by Dayes, published by J. Parsons, 1794.
Collection
Accession number
S.2140-2015

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Record createdOctober 13, 2015
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