William Henry West Betty
Print
1800s (printed)
1800s (printed)
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Whole-length portrait, to front and looking to right; standing on steps leading up to a bust of Shakespeare on which his right hand rests, his left extended toward a tripod with incense. Behind the sitter is the base of a column. In the foreground is a shield, cup, sword, actor's mask and cloak.
Object details
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| Title | William Henry West Betty (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Whole-length portrait of William Henry West Betty standing by a bust of Shakespeare. Engraving by James Heath, after James Northcote, 1800s. |
| Physical description | Whole-length portrait, to front and looking to right; standing on steps leading up to a bust of Shakespeare on which his right hand rests, his left extended toward a tripod with incense. Behind the sitter is the base of a column. In the foreground is a shield, cup, sword, actor's mask and cloak. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Painted by James Northcote R.A. Engraved by James Heath Historical Engraver to His Majesty and their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duke of Clarence. William Henry West Betty. This Plate is Dedicated to His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence by his obedient humble servant WHB.' (Lettered) |
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| Accession number | 27128 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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