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Mr. Henderson in the character of Hamlet

Print
1779 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of Mr. John Henderson (1747-1785) in the title role of Hamlet, 1779. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr. Henderson in the character of Hamlet (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Portrait of Mr. John Henderson (1747-1785) in the title role of Hamlet, 1779. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Full length portrait of Mr. John Henderson (1747-1785) in Act I, Scene 2 of Hamlet, Henderson is shown in the title role, 1779.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.1cm
  • Width: 14.7cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceHamlet
Summary
Portrait of Mr. John Henderson (1747-1785) in the title role of Hamlet, 1779. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.170-2013

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Record createdJanuary 15, 2013
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