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Portrait of William Henry West Betty at 13

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Title
Portrait of William Henry West Betty at 13  
Date
1804  
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Child actors  
  • Actors  
  • Betty, William Hen. West (William Henry West), b. 1791  
Dimensions
5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.
Technique
  • Stippling  
  • Engraving  
  • Etching  
Creator
Eginton, F.  
Publisher
J. Bissett  
Description
Bust. Wearing low ruffled collar. Wide circular frame with horns at top, tablet and decorations at bottom. "The Young Roscius, Aged 13." Motto: "Oh! Thou Goddess, thou divine nature! How thyself thou blazons't in this most wonderful and matchless Youth."  
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
B565y-06  
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection  
Collection Title
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection
Portraits of Actors
TitlePortrait of William Henry West Betty at 13  
Date1804  
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Child actors  
  • Actors  
  • Betty, William Hen. West (William Henry West), b. 1791  
Dimensions5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.
Technique
  • Stippling  
  • Engraving  
  • Etching  
CreatorEginton, F.  
PublisherJ. Bissett  
DescriptionBust. Wearing low ruffled collar. Wide circular frame with horns at top, tablet and decorations at bottom. "The Young Roscius, Aged 13." Motto: "Oh! Thou Goddess, thou divine nature! How thyself thou blazons't in this most wonderful and matchless Youth."  
RightsNo Copyright - United States
ID NumberB565y-06  
Physical CollectionUniversity of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection  
Collection TitlePortraits of Actors, 1720-1920
CollectionPortraits of Actors

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