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Charles Grignion (1721-1810)

Mrs Barry and Mr published 1769

Etching | 9.7 x 8.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 654975

Mrs Barry and Mr Garrick in the Characters of Donna Violante and Don Felix in the Wonder

Charles Grignion (1721-1810)

Mrs Barry and Mr Garrick in the Characters of Donna Violante and Don Felix in the Wonder published 1769

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Description

An etching of Mrs Barry and Mr Garrick as Donna Violante and Don Felix in The Wonder by Susanna Centlivre. After a painting which was in the possession of the Duchess of Northumberland at the time of publication. From the series Dramatic Characters or Different Portraits of the English Stage published by Robert Sayer.

Provenance

Probably acquired by George IV as part of a job lot of theatrical prints
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Charles Grignion (1721-1810)
(printmaker)

After
Search the collection Johann Ludwig Fäsch (1739-78)
(artist)

Search the collection Sayer, Robert: Fleet Street
(publisher)

Search the collection Smith, John: 35 Cheapside
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection David Garrick (1717-79)

Search the collection Ann Barry (1734-1801)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Etching

etching

Measurements

9.7 x 8.0 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Portrait Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints

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