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William Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Phocyas in "The Siege of Damascus"
The Siege of Damascus

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Title
William Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Phocyas in "The Siege of Damascus"
Play
The Siege of Damascus
Date
1776  
Role
Phocyas
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Smith, William, 1730-1819  
Dimensions
Border 3 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
Creator
Roberts, J.  
Publisher
J. Bell  
Description
Whole-length portrait, wearing long cape. With text: "Now to the field to gain the glorious prize."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
S650-15
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection
Portraits of Actors
TitleWilliam Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Phocyas in "The Siege of Damascus"
PlayThe Siege of Damascus
Date1776  
RolePhocyas
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Smith, William, 1730-1819  
DimensionsBorder 3 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
CreatorRoberts, J.  
PublisherJ. Bell  
DescriptionWhole-length portrait, wearing long cape. With text: "Now to the field to gain the glorious prize."
RightsNo Copyright - United States
ID NumberS650-15
Physical CollectionUniversity of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection TitlePortraits of Actors, 1720-1920
CollectionPortraits of Actors

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