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Mr. Parsons in the Character of Alscrip, in the Comedy of the Heiress

Print
late 18th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Unknown (publisher)
Harding, S. (artist)
Parker, J. (engraver)
Place of origin
London (published)

Engraving of the actor William Parsons (1736-1795) as Alscrip in The Heiress by John Burgoyne (1722-1792), engraved by Parker from an original drawing by Harding, late 18th century.


Object details

Categories
Entertainment & Leisure
Prints
Object type
Print
TitleMr. Parsons in the Character of Alscrip, in the Comedy of the Heiress (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Printing Ink
Paper
Print-Making
Stipple
Brief description
Engraving of the actor William Parsons as Alscrip in The Heiress, engraved by Parker from an original drawing by Harding, late 18th century
Physical description
Engraving of Mr. Parsons as Alscrip in <i>The Heiress</i>, engraved by Parker from an original drawing by Harding. Three quarter length image, mounted on cream paper. Mr Parsons is dressed in a formal jacket and shirt and holds a tricorne hat under his right arm.
Dimensions
  • Print height: 16.4cm
  • Print width: 11.6cm
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Parsons, Williams
Literary referenceThe Heiress
Summary
Engraving of the actor William Parsons (1736-1795) as Alscrip in The Heiress by John Burgoyne (1722-1792), engraved by Parker from an original drawing by Harding, late 18th century.
Other number
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.172-2014

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Record createdMarch 7, 2014
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1285107/mr-parsons-in-the-character-print-harding-s/
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