Artwork

Miss Glyn as Queen Katherine

Miss Glyn as Queen Katherine, by Jacob More
Miss Glyn as Queen Katherine, by Jacob More

Miss Glyn as Queen Katherine is a print by Jacob More. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Miss Glyn as Queen Katherine is a mid-19th-century engraving depicting the actress Miss Glyn in the role of Queen Katherine from the play Henry the Eighth.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures Miss Glyn's portrayal of Queen Katherine, highlighting a specific theatrical interpretation of the character during the Victorian era.

Technique & Style

Created using the engraving technique, where lines are etched into a plate, this print exemplifies a common method for disseminating popular theater imagery in the 19th century.

History & Provenance

Engraved by J. Moore in London, the piece is part of the Harry Beard Collection, now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacob More

Artist

Jacob More

Jacob More (1740–1793) was an artist, born in Edinburgh.