Mr. R. Honner as the Fire King
Print
ca.mid nineteenth century (printed)
ca.mid nineteenth century (printed)
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Engraved portrait of the actor Mr. R. Honner (1809-1852) as the Fire King, ca. mid nineteenth century.
Portraits in this style would have been sold plain as theatrical souvenirs for colouring and 'tinselling' at home. Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image.
Portraits in this style would have been sold plain as theatrical souvenirs for colouring and 'tinselling' at home. Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image.
Object details
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| Title | Mr. R. Honner as the Fire King (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Engraving of the actor Mr. R. Honner (1809-1852) as the Fire King, ca. mid nineteenth century. Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Full length engraving of the actor Mr. R. Honner as the Fire King in the Silver Palace. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Engraved portrait of the actor Mr. R. Honner (1809-1852) as the Fire King, ca. mid nineteenth century. Portraits in this style would have been sold plain as theatrical souvenirs for colouring and 'tinselling' at home. Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image. |
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| Accession number | S.396-2013 |
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| Record created | January 18, 2013 |
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