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William Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Alexander in "The Rival Queens"
The Rival Queens

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Title
William Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Alexander in "The Rival Queens"
Play
The Rival Queens
Date
1776  
Role
Alexander
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Smith, William, 1730-1819  
Dimensions
Border 3 5/8 x 5 1/2 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
Creator
  • Thornthwaite  
  • Roberts, J.  
Publisher
J. Bell  
Description
  • holding a spear. With text: "When Glory like the dazling Eagle stood Perch'd on my Beaver in the Granick Flood."
  • Whole-length portrait, draped in layers of cloth, wearing cross-garters, crown with feathers
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
S650-03
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection
Portraits of Actors
TitleWilliam Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Alexander in "The Rival Queens"
PlayThe Rival Queens
Date1776  
RoleAlexander
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Smith, William, 1730-1819  
DimensionsBorder 3 5/8 x 5 1/2 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
Creator
  • Thornthwaite  
  • Roberts, J.  
PublisherJ. Bell  
Description
  • holding a spear. With text: "When Glory like the dazling Eagle stood Perch'd on my Beaver in the Granick Flood."
  • Whole-length portrait, draped in layers of cloth, wearing cross-garters, crown with feathers
RightsNo Copyright - United States
ID NumberS650-03
Physical CollectionUniversity of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection TitlePortraits of Actors, 1720-1920
CollectionPortraits of Actors

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