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Mrs. Siddons, in the character of the tragic muse: P.46-1980

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Mrs. Siddons, in the character of the tragic muse

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Haward, Francis
Publisher: Haward, Francis
Painter: Reynolds, Joshua (After)

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Given by Mr and Mrs A.H. Laurie in memory of S.W. Grose

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1980) by Laurie, A. H., Mr & Mrs

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1787

Note

State II/III. Artists' names removed and reengraved. Title in scratched, open letters; publication line engraved.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Stipple
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.46-1980
Primary reference Number: 130218
Hamilton: p.131

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 October 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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