The actress' prayer!! [graphic]

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Title: The actress' prayer!! [graphic]
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Contributor: Woodward, G. M. approximately 1760-1809, artist.
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, publisher.
Published / Created: [10 August 1801]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub'd. 10th Augst., 1801, by R. Ackermann, No. 101 Strand
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: Title from letterpress text printed below image.
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 ...
Printer's line below lines of text: Spragg, printer, 27 Bow-Street, Convent-Garden.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, Vol. IX ; May, 1954 ;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 20 x 24.8 cm, on sheet 44 x 27 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1801
Drypoints England London 1801
Etchings England London 1801
Material: etching and drypoint ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1801
England > London > 1801
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

Access: Public
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