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Siddons as Zara
SARAH SIDDONS as Zara in Congreves The mourning bride
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1755 1831 Mourning Sarah Siddons Zara
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Sarah Siddons as Zara in Congreve's "The Mourning Bride": A Portrait of Passion and Grief This evocative portrait captures Sarah Siddons in the title role of Congreve's tragic play, "The Mourning Bride," first performed in 1755. Siddons, a renowned English actress of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, was celebrated for her powerful and emotive performances, particularly in tragic roles. In this image, Siddons embodies the character of Zara, a wronged wife who mourns the loss of her husband and seeks revenge against those who betrayed her trust. The deep sorrow and intense emotion etched on her face are palpable, drawing the viewer into the heart of the story. The backdrop of the portrait is simple, with a dark curtain and a single candle casting an eerie glow on Siddons' face. Her flowing white gown and the black veil that covers her hair add to the somber mood of the scene. The contrast between the white gown and the black veil, symbolizing both purity and mourning, further emphasizes the tragic nature of the character. Siddons' performance as Zara was a critical and popular success, with one contemporary reviewer praising her "excellent acting" and "graceful gestures." This portrait captures the essence of her performance, immortalizing her as one of the greatest tragic actresses of her time. The portrait, created in 1831, serves as a testament to Siddons' enduring legacy and the power of her art. It invites us to reflect on the timeless themes of love, betrayal, and grief, and to appreciate the depth and complexity of human emotion.
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