Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Edward Fisher, 1722–1785, British

after Johan Joseph Zoffany, 1733–1810, German, active in Britain (from 1760)

Published by Sayer & Bennett, 1725–1794, British

Published by Edward Fisher, 1722–1785, British
Title:
Miss Farren in the Character of Hermione
Date:
1781
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 24 3/8 x 16 1/4 inches (61.9 x 41.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower left: "John Zoffaniÿ pinxt."; lower center: "Publish'd July 15th, 1781, by Messrs. Sayer & Bennett Printsellers No. 53, Fleet Street, & E. Fisher, No. 11 Ludgate Street. | MISS FARREN in the Character of HERMIONE. | Winter's Tale ACT V"; lower right: "E. Fisher sculpt."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14608
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
veil | jewelry | costume | portrait | actress | literary theme | necklace | relief | theater (discipline) | woman | robes | drapery | gown | performance | plays by William Shakespeare | The Winter's Tale, play by William Shakespeare
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:40620