print;
book-illustration
- Museum number
- 1875,0710.3299
- Description
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A prince in despair beside the bed of Sigismonda, clutching the heart of Guiscardo to her chest, a canopy above; in oval frame with architectural surround, cherubs weeping above, holding a swag of fabric emblazoned with a setting sun; after Richard Corbould, illustration to 'Dryden's Poems', from 'Cooke's Pocket Edition of Select British Poets'; proof with ink smears and am inked crease at right. 1799
Etching and engraving
- Production date
- 1799
- Dimensions
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Height: 158 millimetres
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Width: 98 millimetres
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- Location
- Not on display
- Associated titles
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Associated Title: Dryden's Poems (Sigismonda and Guiscardo)
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Associated Title: Cooke's Pocket Edition of Select British Poets
- Acquisition date
- 1875
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1875,0710.3299