'Strolling actresses dressing in a barn', 1738. Artist: William Hogarth

'Strolling actresses dressing in a barn', 1738. Artist: William Hogarth

1-237-265 - The London Archives (City of London)/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.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. William Hogarth, attributed to: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
After
  1. William Hogarth: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Satire

Category Hierarchy

Trade & Industry Occupations

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Science & Nature Animal Life

Lifestyle & Leisure Entertainment & Media

Society & Culture Performing Arts

Artistic Representations Satires


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4676x3692
File Size : 50,578kb


Aliases

  1. 25252
  1. 0220000181
  1. 1-237-265
  1. 1237265
  1. 181
  1. 25252
  1. A3

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