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Mr Kean, in the character of Brutus: P.15071-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Mr Kean, in the character of Brutus
Edmund Kean

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Reynolds, Samuel William I
Painter: Northcote, James (After)

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Description

Kean stands, in character, wearing a roman toga, his arms folded, a look of grim determination on his face. A second male figure has fallen to the floor, his hands covering his face. The setting is the Roman Forum. Two other robed senators sit on a platform in the background to the right. Soldiers with spears are seen behind them.

Legal notes

Given by Edward Vulliamy, January 1922

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1922-01) by Vulliamy, Edward Owen

Dating

18th Century#
Production date: 1819-06-01 AD 1819

Note

Mezzotint. Proof with open letters. Artists' names and publisher to left, centre and right: 'Painted by James Northcote Esq.re R.A.'; 'Published by the Engraver Bayswater, June 1. 1819.'; 'Engraved by S.W. Reynolds'. The title engraved in open roman uppercase letters below: 'MR KEAN, / IN THE CHARACTER Of BRUTUS.' Scratched below: 'PROOF'.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.15071-R
Primary reference Number: 240102
Whitman (Reynolds): 166
O'Donoghue: undescribed
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 9 January 2020 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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