Mrs. Barry in the Character of Marianme

Multiple artists/makers

1777

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Mrs. Barry in the Character of Marianme
Series/Portfolio: Bell's British Theatre
Engraver: John Thornthwaite (British, born London, ca. 1740, active 1771–95)
Artist: After James Roberts II (British, 1753–ca. 1810)
Publisher: John Bell (British, 1745–1831 London)
Sitter: Ann Barry (British, 1733–1801)
Date: 1777
Medium: Etching and engraving with some stipple
Dimensions: Sheet: 7 13/16 × 4 5/8 in. (19.8 × 11.8 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
Object Number: 17.3.756-1571
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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