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Object Type
print
Museum number
K,60.78
Description
Portrait of the actress Jane Green, in character as the Duenna, in Sheridan's 'The Duenna'; half length, to the right, one hand on breast; wearing feathered hat and small ruff; working proof. Etching with surface tone
Producer name
Print made by:
Anonymous
School/style
British
Production date
1775-1817
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
Dimensions
Height:
253 millimetres
Width:
176 millimetres
Bibliographic references
O'Donoghue 1908-25 / Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum
(2)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
theatre/theatrical life
Associated names
Portrait of:
Jane Green
Associated with:
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Associated titles
Associated Title:
The Duenna
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Dr Charles Burney
(estate of)
Acquisition date
1818
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
K,60.78