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Robert Bensley as Busiris in "Busiris, King of Egypt"
Play
Busiris
Date
1781
Role
Busiris
Subject
Theater
Costume
Actors
Bensley, Robert, 1742-1817
Dimensions
Plate marks 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Technique
Etching
Engraving
Publisher
Harrison & Co.
Description
Whole-length. Wearing turban and plumes on head, tunic, cape, sword. With text: "Slave! in the front of battle, There thou shalt find me." Act V, Scene 1.
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
B474r-02
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Robert Bensley as Busiris in "Busiris, King of Egypt"
Play
Busiris
Date
1781
Role
Busiris
Subject
Theater
Costume
Actors
Bensley, Robert, 1742-1817
Dimensions
Plate marks 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Technique
Etching
Engraving
Publisher
Harrison & Co.
Description
Whole-length. Wearing turban and plumes on head, tunic, cape, sword. With text: "Slave! in the front of battle, There thou shalt find me." Act V, Scene 1.
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
B474r-02
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection