The actress' prayer!! [graphic] / Woodward del. ; Rowlandson scul.

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Title: The actress' prayer!! [graphic] / Woodward del. ; Rowlandson scul.
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
Contributor: Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, publisher.
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist.
Copyright Date: [10 August 1801]
Abstract: "A handsome young woman, in full dress with feathers in her hair, kneels on one knee, left foot thrust forward, arms extended, apostrophizing an ornate arm-chair on a dais (right). She appeals to Thalia and Melpomene for aid in her profession, asking for enormous rewards for her conspicuous abilities, should she 'ever reach the boards of a London Theatre'."--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: Printer's line below lines of text: Spragg, printer, 27 Bow-Street, Convent-Garden.
Three paragraphs of text below title: Hear me dramatic sisters, gay Thalia, and sublime Melpomone, by guardians to your supplicant, and aid her in her profession ...
Title from letterpress text printed below image.
Extent: 1 print : etching and drypoint on wove paper ; plate mark 20 x 24.8 cm, on sheet 44 x 27 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Drypoints--England--London--1801.
Etchings--England--London--1801.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1801.
Subject (Name): Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, publisher.
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist.

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8, no. 9797
Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, pages 31-32