Master Burke in the Character of Looney Mactwolter in The Review
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ca.1830s (printed)
ca.1830s (printed)
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Hand coloured engraving showing the child actor Master Joseph Burke in the character of Looney Mactwolter in The Review.
Joseph Burke was an actor and musician. Master Burke, as he became known, first came to public notice at the age of 12 when performing in America in 1830. He was soon established as a celebrated child prodigy, delighting audiences with performances of Richard III, Shylock, Sir Giles Overreach, and other celebrated roles. Burke also won acclaim through solo performances on the violin and as an orchestral conductor, and in adult life he was established as a distinguished violinist, giving solo concerts and accompanying famous performers such as Jenny Lind.
Joseph Burke was an actor and musician. Master Burke, as he became known, first came to public notice at the age of 12 when performing in America in 1830. He was soon established as a celebrated child prodigy, delighting audiences with performances of Richard III, Shylock, Sir Giles Overreach, and other celebrated roles. Burke also won acclaim through solo performances on the violin and as an orchestral conductor, and in adult life he was established as a distinguished violinist, giving solo concerts and accompanying famous performers such as Jenny Lind.
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| Title | Master Burke in the Character of Looney Mactwolter in The Review (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Handcoloured engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Hand coloured engraving showing the child actor Master Joseph Burke in the character of Looney Mactwolter in The Review, ca. 1830s |
| Physical description | Hand coloured engraving showing the child actor Master Joseph Burke in the character of Looney Mactwolter. Burke is dressed in a ragged costume, and in the guise of an older man, complete with beard. He is clasping a staff in his right hand and his left hand is on his hip. |
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| Summary | Hand coloured engraving showing the child actor Master Joseph Burke in the character of Looney Mactwolter in The Review. Joseph Burke was an actor and musician. Master Burke, as he became known, first came to public notice at the age of 12 when performing in America in 1830. He was soon established as a celebrated child prodigy, delighting audiences with performances of Richard III, Shylock, Sir Giles Overreach, and other celebrated roles. Burke also won acclaim through solo performances on the violin and as an orchestral conductor, and in adult life he was established as a distinguished violinist, giving solo concerts and accompanying famous performers such as Jenny Lind. |
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| Accession number | S.140-2014 |
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| Record created | February 7, 2014 |
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