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The Mistake

Print
23/01/1795 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Act 5, Scene 1 in The Mistake, engraved by Fitler, after original by Stodhart, published by G. Cawthorn for the British Library, 1795.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Mistake (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Act 5, Scene 1 in The Mistake, engraved by Fitler, after original by Stodhart, published by G. Cawthorn for the British Library, 1795
Physical description
The print features Act 5, Scene 1 in The Mistake. The print depicts an interior scene in which a group of men and women look down at a woman on her knees. The scene has a printed border depicting cherubs, flowers, and hanging baskets.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.5cm (approximately) (Note: Height measured is unmounted. Mounted height is 30.5cm.)
  • Width: 9.8cm (approximately) (Note: Width measured is unmounted. Mounted width is 23.5cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'The Mistake / Camillo. To fall upon the earth and sue for mercy. / Act V. Sc. I.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print of Act 5, Scene 1 in The Mistake, engraved by Fitler, after original by Stodhart, published by G. Cawthorn for the British Library, 1795.
Collection
Accession number
S.2145-2015

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Record createdOctober 13, 2015
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