Not on display

H Beard Print Collection

Print
1792 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Colour full-length portrait of Mr. Holman in the character of Chamont, 'engraved by Godfrey, from the original picture which was painted from life by De Wilde, from The Orphan by Otway, in the celebrated edition of Bell's British Theatre, which is now publishing periodically.'

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
stipple coloured on the plate
Brief description
Colour full-length portrait of Mr. Holman in the character of Chamont, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Colour full-length portrait of Mr. Holman in the character of Chamont.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 27.7cm
  • Print size width: 19.4cm
  • Total including mount height: 36.4cm
  • Total including mount width: 26.9cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceThe Orphan
Summary
Colour full-length portrait of Mr. Holman in the character of Chamont, 'engraved by Godfrey, from the original picture which was painted from life by De Wilde, from The Orphan by Otway, in the celebrated edition of Bell's British Theatre, which is now publishing periodically.'
Other number
F.24-40 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.159-2009

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Record createdJanuary 9, 2009
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