John Bell, Patron of British Theatrical Portraiture: A Catalog of the Theatrical Portraits in His Editions of Bell's Shakespeare and Bell's British Theatre

Kalman A. Burnim, Philip H. Highfill

ISBN 10: 0809321238 / ISBN 13: 9780809321230

Edité par Southern Illinois University Press, 1998

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ISBN 0809321238. Hardcover copy in near fine condition but for black mark on bottom edge of pages with dustjacket in near fine condition. First printing.

N° de réf. du vendeur 6000193

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: John Bell, Patron of British Theatrical Portraiture: A Catalog of the Theatrical Portraits in His Editions of Bell's Shakespeare and Bell's British Theatre
• Éditeur: Southern Illinois University Press
• Date de parution: 1998
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0809321238
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780809321230
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: First Edition
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: Jaquette

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Synopsis

More than 350 portraits from various editions of the John Bell publication, "Bell's Shakespeare" and from "Bell's British Theatre" are featured in this book. These are portraits of players in costume for their roles. Most are by James Roberts and Samuel De Wilde, who were among the leading painters of actors and actresses between 1770 and 1820. Richard Cosway, William Hamilton, Gilbert Stuart, and other painters also have work represented in the catalogue, with engraved plates by artists including James Thornwaite, William Leney, and Philippe Audinet.