Prints: P1339

Title

Miss Smith as Portia

Subject

Smith, Sarah

Character

Portia : The Merchant of Venice

Artist

Bell & De Camp (London, England) [ Print made by ]
Scriven, Edward [ Copy after ]
Smith, Emma (Miss)

Date

1808

Dimensions

height: 20.1cm
width: 12.3cm

Other materials

Stipple and etching.

Inscription/signature

"Emma Smith pinx. E. Scriven, sculpt. / MISS SMITH AS PORTIA. / "There are some shrewd contents in yon said letter / "That steal the colour from Bassanios cheek". / Merchant of Venice. / London Published by & for J.B.Bell & J Decamp. 11 Catherine St. Strand. August 1, 1808."

Provenance

Presented by Mr Michael Gaunt, March 2023.

Other number

E0136

Print depicting actress Sarah Smith as Portia in William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'. Smith is depicted full-length and standing facing the right. She wears a short-sleeve long white dress with a draped fabric with embroidered leaf trim and tassels.