Artwork
Miss Scott as Black Eyed Susan.
Miss Scott as Black Eyed Susan. is a print by A Park. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows an actress named Miss Scott in her role as Susan from the play Black Eyed Susan. Douglas Jerrold’s melodrama about life at sea ran for over 400 shows in London in 1829.
Fans often bought these actor portraits to decorate with tinsel and leather scraps. They framed the finished prints in walnut wood.
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Overview
This 19th-century print portrays Miss Scott in the title role of Susan from Douglas Jerrold's nautical melodrama 'Black Eyed Susan', a play that achieved significant success with over 400 performances at London's Surrey Theatre in 1829.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Miss Scott, is depicted in her role as Susan, highlighting her association with the popular melodrama. The print served as a commemoration of her performance in the play.
Technique & Style
Created as a tinsel print, this work was designed for further decoration by its purchaser, using tinsel and leather scraps. The image itself is an engraved portrait, typical of printsellers' publications featuring popular actors in starring roles.
History & Provenance
Originally published in the context of the play's 1829 run at the Surrey Theatre, the print's provenance is tied to the play's initial success and subsequent revivals. Traditional framing in walnut wood was common for finished, decorated versions.
Context
Part of a broader early 19th-century practice, such prints catered to the public's desire for theatrical memorabilia, allowing fans to engage creatively with their favorite performances and actors.
Artist & collection
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