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Actrice Catherine Clive in rol van Phillida

Pieter van Bleeck

1735 - 1764

Medium

engraving

Dimensions

h 354mm × w 253mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper

Object Type

Subject Matter

herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd, shepherdess, cowherd, etc.; group of actors, troupe; actors on the stage

Production Place

England

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1906

Notes

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Collection Type

prints

About Pieter van Bleeck

1700–1764 • Dutch Republic

Probably born in the Hague. He was a painter of portraits and is particularly remembered for his portraits of actors in their roles. He was also an engraver and made engravings after works by Murillo, van Dyck, Rembrandt, Lely, and others. Comment on works: Portraits; theatrical scenes