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William Henry West Betty as Alexander in "Alexander the Great"
Play
Alexander the Great
Date
1818
Role
Alexander
Subject
Theater
Costume
Child actors
Actors
Betty, William Hen. West (William Henry West), b. 1791
Dimensions
Plate marks 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
Technique
Stippling
Engraving
Etching
Creator
Thompson
Wageman
Publisher
C. Chapple
Description
Whole-length. Wearing helmet with plume, cape, sandals and body armor. Engraved for Theatrical Inquisitor. With text: "When each immortal on the billows rode, and I myself appear'd the leading God." Act II, Scene 1.
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
B565y-16
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
William Henry West Betty as Alexander in "Alexander the Great"
Play
Alexander the Great
Date
1818
Role
Alexander
Subject
Theater
Costume
Child actors
Actors
Betty, William Hen. West (William Henry West), b. 1791
Dimensions
Plate marks 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
Technique
Stippling
Engraving
Etching
Creator
Thompson
Wageman
Publisher
C. Chapple
Description
Whole-length. Wearing helmet with plume, cape, sandals and body armor. Engraved for Theatrical Inquisitor. With text: "When each immortal on the billows rode, and I myself appear'd the leading God." Act II, Scene 1.
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
B565y-16
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection