John Orlando Parry
Print
mid 19th century (printed)
mid 19th century (printed)
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Caricature print of John Orlando Parry (1810-1879).
The multi-talented John Orlando Parry was a pianist, harpist, singer and actor, a composer of songs and a watercolour artist. He was well known for his musical entertainments which involved comic songs, monologues and impersonations.
The multi-talented John Orlando Parry was a pianist, harpist, singer and actor, a composer of songs and a watercolour artist. He was well known for his musical entertainments which involved comic songs, monologues and impersonations.
Object details
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| Title | John Orlando Parry (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed paper |
| Brief description | Caricature print of the musician, singer and actor, John Orlando Parry (1810-1879) |
| Physical description | Caricature print from an unidentified newspaper, showing John Orlando Parry, seated at the piano. Mounted on card. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MR. JOHN PARRY. / HE IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTER. / "Antony and Cleopatra," Act II., Scene 2.' Note Printe beneath image. |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Summary | Caricature print of John Orlando Parry (1810-1879). The multi-talented John Orlando Parry was a pianist, harpist, singer and actor, a composer of songs and a watercolour artist. He was well known for his musical entertainments which involved comic songs, monologues and impersonations. |
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| Accession number | S.307-2017 |
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| Record created | February 22, 2018 |
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