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" |
Date | 1818 |
Role | Alexander |
Play | Alexander the Great |
Subject | |
Type | Engravings |
Dimensions | Plate marks 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. |
Technique | |
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 | These images are made available for educational use only and may not be used for any non-educational or commercial purpose. Approved educational uses include faculty research, teaching, and student projects. If interested in obtaining higher resolution images for your research or a publication, please contact dcc@library.illinois.edu. Fees may apply. |
Physical Collection | University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection |
ID Number | B565y-16 |
Repository | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book & Manuscript Library |
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" |