Thomas Sheridan as Cato in "Cato"
Cato

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/b3207580-4e7d-0134-1db1-0050569601ca-d

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Descriptive Information

Title

Thomas Sheridan as Cato in "Cato"

Play

Cato

Date

1776

Role

Cato

Subject

Dimensions

Border 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 in.

Technique

Creator

Description

Whole-length portrait, seated, wearing robe with floral pattern
book and dagger on table. With text: "Eternity! thou pleasing dreadful Thought."

Rights

No Copyright - United States

ID Number

S552t-04

Physical Collection

University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection

Collection Title

Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920

Collection

Portraits of Actors

Title	Thomas Sheridan as Cato in "Cato"
Play	Cato
Date	1776
Role	Cato
Subject	Actors Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788 Theatrical managers Costume Theater
Dimensions	Border 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 in.
Technique	Engraving Etching
Creator	Roberts, J. Walker, A.
Description	Whole-length portrait, seated, wearing robe with floral pattern book and dagger on table. With text: "Eternity! thou pleasing dreadful Thought."
Rights	No Copyright - United States
ID Number	S552t-04
Physical Collection	University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title	Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection	Portraits of Actors

Thomas Sheridan as Cato in "Cato"