Sarah Siddons as Lady Macbeth
Title
Sarah Siddons as Lady Macbeth
Subject
Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831, Portraits
Actresses, Great Britain
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Characters: Lady Macbeth
Actresses, Great Britain
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Characters: Lady Macbeth
Description
Welsh-born actress Sarah Siddons, nee Kemble, was famous for her portrayals of Shakespeare's tragic women, especially Lady Macbeth. This engraving shows Mrs. Siddons in the role of Lady Macbeth.
Creator
J. Thornthwayte
Source
Philbrick Art Collection, Special Collections, Claremont Colleges Library
Publisher
London: J. Bell
Date
18th century
Rights
For information on copyright or permissions, please contact Honnold/Mudd Library Special Collections.
Format
Engraving; 14x8.5 cm.
Language
English
Type
still image
Identifier
Box 2, Folder 12, Philbrick Art Collection, Special Collections, Claremont Colleges Library
Citation
J. Thornthwayte, “Sarah Siddons as Lady Macbeth,” Interpretations of Shakespeare, or, What You Will, accessed May 14, 2024, https://shakespeareatclaremont.omeka.net/items/show/49.