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book-illustration
Object Type
print
book-illustration
Museum number
K,60.135
Title
Object:
Mr Harley as Lusignan
Description
Illustration to Bell's British Theatre, portrait of the actor George Davies Harley, in character as Lusignan, in Hill's 'Zara'; whole length, seated, to the right, pointing with his right hand to a crucifix in his left hand; wearing breeches and fur-trimmed robe; a tropical landscape in background; proof before letter. 1791 Etching and engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
William Bromley
After:
Samuel De Wilde
Published by:
John Bell, the publisher
School/style
British
Production date
1791
Production place
Published in:
London (England)
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
etching
Dimensions
Height:
154 millimetres
Width:
90 millimetres
(trimmed)
Curator's comments
For published state see K,60.134
Bibliographic references
Burnim & Highfill 1998 / John Bell, patron of British theatrical portraiture: a catalog of the theatrical portraits in his editions of Bell's Shakespeare and Bell's British Theatre
(173)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
theatre/theatrical life
Associated names
Portrait of:
George Davies Harley
Associated with:
Aaron Hill
Associated titles
Associated Title:
Bell's British Theatre
Associated Title:
Zara
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Dr Charles Burney
(estate of)
Acquisition date
1818
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
K,60.135