The actress' prayer!! [graphic]Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker[10 August 1801]eng"A handsome young woman, in full dress with feathers in her hair, kneels on one knee, left foot thrust forward, arms extended, apostrophizing an ornate arm-chair on a dais (right). She appeals to Thalia and Melpomene for aid in her profession, asking for enormous rewards for her conspicuous abilities, should she 'ever reach the boards of a London Theatre'."--British Museum online catalogueTitle from letterpress text printed below image.Three paragraphs of text below title: Hear me dramatic sisters, gay Thalia, and sublime Melpomone, by guardians to your supplicant, and aid her in her profession ...Printer's line below lines of text: Spragg, printer, 27 Bow-Street, Convent-Garden.