Mrs. Siddons 1897

print, wood-engraving

photo of handprinted image

picture layout

light pencil work

yellowing background

photo restoration

ink paper printed

print

expressing emotion

light coloured

white palette

joyful generate happy emotion

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wood-engraving

This engraving, “Mrs. Siddons,” was created by Timothy Cole in 1897. It depicts the famous English actress Sarah Siddons, known for her dramatic roles in Shakespearean plays, in a three-quarter view, seated in a chair with a dramatic hat. Cole’s detailed engraving captures the subtleties of light and shadow, conveying Siddons’ theatrical presence with remarkable clarity. The print is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, allowing viewers to appreciate Cole's technical mastery in this classic portrait.