Mr Kean, in the character of Brutus Edmund Kean
Printmaker:
Reynolds, Samuel William I
Painter:
Northcote, James
(After)
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.
Given by Edward Vulliamy, January 1922
Method of acquisition: Given (1922-01) by Vulliamy, Edward Owen
18th Century#
Production date:
1819-06-01
AD 1819
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'.
Accession number: P.15071-R
Primary reference Number: 240102
Whitman (Reynolds): 166
O'Donoghue: undescribed
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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