Mr. Kean Junr. as Selim
Print
1817 (printed)
1817 (printed)
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Engraved portrait of the actor Mr. Edmund Kean (1787–1833) as Selim in The Bride of Abydos, 1817. Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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Title | Mr. Kean Junr. as Selim (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper. |
Brief description | Engraved portrait of the actor Mr. Edmund Kean (1787–1833) as Selim in The Bride of Abydos, 1817. Harry Beard Collection |
Physical description | Engraved portrait of the actor Mr. Edmund Kean (1787–1833) as Selim in The Bride of Abydos, 1817. It is a full length image of the actor in orientally inspired dress with a loose knee length tunic, full pantaloons, and a turban. His left hand is upraised. |
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Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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Literary reference | The Bride of Abydos |
Summary | Engraved portrait of the actor Mr. Edmund Kean (1787–1833) as Selim in The Bride of Abydos, 1817. Harry Beard Collection. |
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Accession number | S.189-2014 |
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Record created | March 21, 2014 |
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