Not on display

Mr Lewis in the character of Douglas

Print
21st June 1777 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting William Thomas Lewis (1746?-1812) in the title role of Douglas by John Home (1722-1808), published by Lowndes & Partners, London, 21st June 1777, Harry Beard Collection.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Lewis in the character of Douglas (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Print, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print depicting William Thomas Lewis (1746?-1812) in the title role of Douglas by John Home (1722-1808), published by Lowndes & Partners, London, 21st June 1777, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print depicting the actor/manager William Thomas Lewis, full-length portrait, showing Lewis in profile, and in costume, a long bow in his left hand, a quiver full of arrows on his back.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.9cm
  • Width: 14.6cm
Print only
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceDouglas
Summary
Print depicting William Thomas Lewis (1746?-1812) in the title role of Douglas by John Home (1722-1808), published by Lowndes & Partners, London, 21st June 1777, Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.1179-2013

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Record createdApril 3, 2013
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