'Strolling actresses dressing in a barn', 1738. Artist: William Hogarth
/1237265.jpg "'Strolling actresses dressing in a barn', 1738. Artist: William Hogarth")
1-237-265 - London Metropolitan Archives (London Picture Archive)/Heritage Images
'Strolling actresses dressing in a barn', 1738. A provincial company is in a barn, surrounded by costumes and props, preparing for its last performance.The 'Act against strolling players', which received royal assent on 21 June 1737, made it an offence to perform plays without a licence. Fourth and final state of plate.
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Creator
- William Hogarth, attributed to: British, English: Artist, painter, printmaker, engraver
After
- William Hogarth: British, English: Artist, painter, printmaker, engraver
Category Hierarchy
Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress
Lifestyle & Leisure Entertainment & Media
Society & Culture Performing Arts
Artistic Representations Satires
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4676x3692
File Size : 50,578kb
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- 25252
- 0220000181
- 1-237-265
- 1237265
- 181
- 25252
- A3
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