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Mr Harley as Billy Bombast.

Print
1st September, 1826 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of the actor Mr. Harley as Billy Bombast in a production of Daniel's Disagreeable Surprise, 1826. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Harley as Billy Bombast. (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Portrait of John Pritt Harley (1786-1858) as Billy Bombast in Daniel's Disagreeable Surprise, 1826. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Stipple engraved portrait of the actor Mr. Harley as Billy Bombast, 1826.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.4cm
  • Width: 9cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceDaniel's Disagreeable Surprise
Summary
Portrait of the actor Mr. Harley as Billy Bombast in a production of Daniel's Disagreeable Surprise, 1826. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1900-2012

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Record createdDecember 27, 2012
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