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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/52
Former ReferenceD5459/1/128
TitleMrs Siddons in the Character of Euphrasia
Date[1780-1789]
DescriptionHalf length portrait of Mrs Siddons, in profile, facing left. She wears a white dress with a sash and bands around the sleeves, and a headdress of feathers and a veil. Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationShe played Euphrasia in the Grecian Daughter in Bath in 1778, and then for the first time at Drury Lane on 30 Oct 1782, a performance, which provoked 'sobs and shrieks'. She went on to play the role twice both in the 1783-1784 season and in the 1784-1785 season, and then at Drury Lane on 23 Oct 1786.

Date based on performances.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 218 x 169 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/1/34/2 for more information on Mrs Siddons.
Publication NoteB.D.A., London Stage.
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