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Creator:
Print made by William Hogarth, born in London, England, 1697; active in England; died in London, England, 1764
after William Hogarth, born in London, England, 1697; active in England; died in London, England, 1764
Title:
Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn
Date:
1738
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 17 1/2 × 22 3/8 inches (44.5 × 56.8 cm), Image: 16 5/8 × 21 1/4 inches (42.2 × 54 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered inside image, upper center: "OEDIPUS IOCASTA"; upper right: "SPQR"; lower left: "DIEU ET MON DROIT | By a Company of Comedians from | The Theatres at London | at the GEORGE INN This | Present Evening will be Presented | THE DEVIL to Pay in HEAVEN | Being the last time of Acting Before ye | Act Commences."; lower left: "HEAVEN | Being the last - | Act Commences | The part of JULIETTE to - | Diana by Mrs. - | Flora by Mis. - | Juno by Mrs. - | Night by Mrs. - | Siren by - | Aurora by Mis. - | Eagle by Mr - | Cupid by Mr. - | two Devils Ghost in Attendance | To which shall be Added Ropedancing & | Tumbling -- Vivat Rex"; lower left: "The | Act against | Stroling | Players"; below image: "Invented, Painted, Engraved, & Publish'd, by Wm. Hogarth, March the 25. 1738, According to Act of Parliament."

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.1428
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:42010
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