John Phillip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro
Print
01/02/1832 (published)
01/02/1832 (published)
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Portrait engraving of John Philip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May 1799. Etching by J. P. Quilley, after the original painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence. Published by J. McCormick.
Object details
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| Title | John Phillip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed ink on paper |
| Brief description | Portrait engraving of John Philip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro, performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May 1799 |
| Physical description | Full-length portrait engraving depicting John Philip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro. The print depicts Mr. Kemble standing in a dramatic pose. He wears a white tunic with embellished trimmings and matching belt, a leopard-print fur cloak and embellished sandals. He carries a sword in his right hand and an infant in his left hand - both are held aloft above his head. Storm clouds brew in the distance. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. PINXT.'
'J.P. QUILLEY, SC.'
'J.P. KEMBLE AS ROLLA IN PIZARRO.'
'London Published Feby. 1st 1832, by J. McCormick, 147 Strand.' |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Portrait engraving of John Philip Kemble as Rolla in Pizarro by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May 1799. Etching by J. P. Quilley, after the original painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence. Published by J. McCormick. |
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| Accession number | S.704-2017 |
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| Record created | May 15, 2017 |
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