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Ann Brunton Merry as Calista in "The Fair Penitent"
Play
The Fair Penitent
Date
1791
Role
Calista
Subject
Women in the theater
Theater
Theatrical managers
Costume
Actors
Brunton, Anne, 1768-1808
Dimensions
3 x 4 3/8 in.
Technique
Etching
Engraving
Creator
Audinet
De Wilde
Publisher
J. Bell
Description
Whole-length portrait, standing, long hair hanging down in front from right shoulder. With text: "And you...glittering heav'nly hosts of Stars, Hide your fair heads in Clouds, or I shall blast you."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
M573a-02
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Ann Brunton Merry as Calista in "The Fair Penitent"
Play
The Fair Penitent
Date
1791
Role
Calista
Subject
Women in the theater
Theater
Theatrical managers
Costume
Actors
Brunton, Anne, 1768-1808
Dimensions
3 x 4 3/8 in.
Technique
Etching
Engraving
Creator
Audinet
De Wilde
Publisher
J. Bell
Description
Whole-length portrait, standing, long hair hanging down in front from right shoulder. With text: "And you...glittering heav'nly hosts of Stars, Hide your fair heads in Clouds, or I shall blast you."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
M573a-02
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection