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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
1777  
Role
Phocyas
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Smith, William, 1730-1819  
Dimensions
Border 3 3/4 x 5 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
Creator
  • Reading, B.  
  • Edwards, E.  
Publisher
T. Lowndes & Partners  
Description
Whole-length portrait, standing outdoors, with a palm tree, a bridge, and a church in the background. With text: "Did I not hear the Murmurs of a Voice - a Woman's too?"
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
S650-14
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
Date1777  
RolePhocyas
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Smith, William, 1730-1819  
DimensionsBorder 3 3/4 x 5 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
Creator
  • Reading, B.  
  • Edwards, E.  
PublisherT. Lowndes & Partners  
DescriptionWhole-length portrait, standing outdoors, with a palm tree, a bridge, and a church in the background. With text: "Did I not hear the Murmurs of a Voice - a Woman's too?"
RightsNo Copyright - United States
ID NumberS650-14
Physical CollectionUniversity of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection TitlePortraits of Actors, 1720-1920
CollectionPortraits of Actors

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