Mr. Braham in the character of Orlando [graphic]

Description

Title: Mr. Braham in the character of Orlando [graphic]
Creator: Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Contributor: Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist.
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, publisher.
Published / Created: [22 March 1802]
Publication Place: London and Great Britain England London
Publisher: Robert Dighton
Abstract: "Braham, in fantastically elaborate dress as an Italian prince, steps to the left, his head in profile, singing, right hand on breast. He wears a high-feathered hat of hussar type, with tasselled bags, broad sword-belt studded with gold, sword, wrinkled boots. He has a broad whisker and small moustache."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Dedication etched below title: To Mr. Thos. Dibdin (the author of The cabinet &c) this print is inscrib'd by his friend, Robt. Dighton.
Leaf 24 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton.
Provenance: Sold at Dominic Winter Auctions, 9 October 2020, lot 502, purchased through Jarndyce; October 2020.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 27.0 x 19.6 cm, on sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English