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Ann Brunton Merry as Calista in "The Fair Pentitent"
Play
The Fair Penitent
Date
1807
Role
Calista
Subject
Women in the theater
Theater
Theatrical managers
Costume
Actors
Brunton, Anne, 1768-1808
Dimensions
Sheet 3 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.
Technique
Etching
Engraving
Stippling
Publisher
C. Cooke
Description
Whole-length portrait, standing, wearing veil over hair and necklace with cross pendant. With text: "How didst thou dare to think that I would live a slave to base desires, and brutal pleasures, to be a wretched wanton for thy leisure."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
M573a-14
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Ann Brunton Merry as Calista in "The Fair Pentitent"
Play
The Fair Penitent
Date
1807
Role
Calista
Subject
Women in the theater
Theater
Theatrical managers
Costume
Actors
Brunton, Anne, 1768-1808
Dimensions
Sheet 3 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.
Technique
Etching
Engraving
Stippling
Publisher
C. Cooke
Description
Whole-length portrait, standing, wearing veil over hair and necklace with cross pendant. With text: "How didst thou dare to think that I would live a slave to base desires, and brutal pleasures, to be a wretched wanton for thy leisure."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
M573a-14
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection