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Mr. Villiers as Isaac Samuel

Print
ca.1812-25 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing the actor, Mr. Lyon Villiers as Isaac Samuel, early eighteenth century. Lyon Villiers Levy (Mr. Villiers) was an actor with Astley's troupe and later with Sadler's Wells.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr. Villiers as Isaac Samuel (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print showing the actor, Mr. Lyon Villiers as Isaac Samuel, early eighteenth century
Physical description
Print showing the actor, Mr. Lyon Villiers as Isaac Samuel. The print features a full length portrait of Villiers who is wearing a long heavy coat over knee breeches and a long waistcoat.An umbrella is clasped under his left arm and he is carrying a cap in his right hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.6cm (Note: The print is mounted on dark brown sugar paper, the measurements recorded are for the print only.)
  • Width: 7.6cm (widest point)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print showing the actor, Mr. Lyon Villiers as Isaac Samuel, early eighteenth century. Lyon Villiers Levy (Mr. Villiers) was an actor with Astley's troupe and later with Sadler's Wells.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.487-2015

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Record createdApril 20, 2015
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