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Mr Holloway as Richard the 3rd

Print
ca.1850 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Theatrical souvenir plate engraved with a portrait of the actor Mr Holloway in the role of Richard III. Portraits in this style would have been sold plain as theatrical souvenirs for colouring and 'tinselling' at home. ca.1850. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Holloway as Richard the 3rd (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Engraving of the actor Mr. Holloway as Richard III, ca.1850. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Full length engraving of the actor Mr Holloway as Richard III.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.4cm
  • Width: 17.1cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceRichard III
Summary
Theatrical souvenir plate engraved with a portrait of the actor Mr Holloway in the role of Richard III. Portraits in this style would have been sold plain as theatrical souvenirs for colouring and 'tinselling' at home. ca.1850. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.373-2013

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Record createdJanuary 18, 2013
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