This woman, born with the surname Kemble, starred 
This woman, born with the surname Kemble, starred on the London stage in 1775 at the request of actor David Garrick. Unsuccessful, she quit, but later returned at the behest of Sheridan and became the leading tragic actress of her day. Sitting for a Gainsborough portrait, she is dressed in an elegant gown with a black hat perched upon her head. In a Reynolds portrait, she is even more magesterial and is accompanied by images of mythical and theatrical horror. FTP name the actress who sat for these two paintings as the Tragic Muse.
This woman, born with the surname Kemble, starred on the London stage in 1775 at the request of actor David Garrick.
Sarah {Siddons}