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Robert Bensley as Busiris in "Busiris, King of Egypt"
Busiris

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Title
Robert Bensley as Busiris in "Busiris, King of Egypt"
Play
Busiris
Date
1781  
Role
Busiris
Subject
  • Bensley, Robert, 1742-1817  
  • Actors  
  • Costume  
  • Theater  
Dimensions
Plate marks 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Technique
  • Engraving  
  • Etching  
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
Collection Title
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection
Portraits of Actors
TitleRobert Bensley as Busiris in "Busiris, King of Egypt"
PlayBusiris
Date1781  
RoleBusiris
Subject
  • Bensley, Robert, 1742-1817  
  • Actors  
  • Costume  
  • Theater  
DimensionsPlate marks 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Technique
  • Engraving  
  • Etching  
PublisherHarrison & Co.  
DescriptionWhole-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.
RightsNo Copyright - United States
ID NumberB474r-02
Physical CollectionUniversity of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection TitlePortraits of Actors, 1720-1920
CollectionPortraits of Actors

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