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Head of a Tigress.

Print
10/09/1825 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'Head of a Tigress' viewed at a slight angle.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleHead of a Tigress.
Materials and techniques
intaglio and mezzotint(?) print on paper
Brief description
'Head of a Tigress'. Intaglio and mezzotint(?) print on paper. Designed and engraved by J. F. Lewis. Published by W. B. Cooke, London, 1825.
Physical description
'Head of a Tigress' viewed at a slight angle.
Dimensions
  • Approx size of sheet height: 28.1cm
  • Approx size of sheet width: 22.2cm
Measured by DH 08/01/2010.
Marks and inscriptions
  • HEAD OF A TIGRESS.

    Note
    Title, central below image.

  • Drawn & Engraved by J. F. Lewis

    Note
    Bottom-right corner, below image.

  • The Drawing in the possession of Sir Thos. Lawrence, P.R.A.

    Note
    Central below title.

  • London. Published Septr 10. 1825. by W. B. Cooke, 9 Soho Square.

    Note
    Centre of bottom edge of sheet.

Object history
The print states that the original drawing that the print was made after was in the possession of Sir Thomas Lawrence (P.R.A.).
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
27361:5

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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