William Henry West Betty as Alexander in "Alexander the Great"
Alexander the Great
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Title | William Henry West Betty as Alexander in "Alexander the Great" |
Play | Alexander the Great |
Date | 1818 |
Role | Alexander |
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Dimensions | Plate marks 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. |
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Creator | |
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 |
Collection Title | Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920 |
Collection | Portraits of Actors |
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William Henry West Betty as Alexander in "Alexander the Great" |