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John Philip Kemble as Oedipus in "Oedipus"
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Title
John Philip Kemble as Oedipus in "Oedipus"
Play
Oedipus
Date
1791  
Role
Oedipus
Subject
  • Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823  
  • Actors  
  • Costume  
  • Theatrical managers  
  • Theater  
Dimensions
3 x 4 5/8 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
Creator
  • De Wilde, S.  
  • Thornthwaite  
Publisher
J. Bell  
Description
Whole-length portrait, wearing tunic and sandals, holding dagger in right hand, lamp in left. With text: "I challenge fate to find another wretch like Oedipus!" Act I.
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
K311J-49
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection
Portraits of Actors
TitleJohn Philip Kemble as Oedipus in "Oedipus"
PlayOedipus
Date1791  
RoleOedipus
Subject
  • Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823  
  • Actors  
  • Costume  
  • Theatrical managers  
  • Theater  
Dimensions3 x 4 5/8 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
Creator
  • De Wilde, S.  
  • Thornthwaite  
PublisherJ. Bell  
DescriptionWhole-length portrait, wearing tunic and sandals, holding dagger in right hand, lamp in left. With text: "I challenge fate to find another wretch like Oedipus!" Act I.
RightsNo Copyright - United States
ID NumberK311J-49
Physical CollectionUniversity of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection TitlePortraits of Actors, 1720-1920
CollectionPortraits of Actors

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