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1.
Buck metamorphos'd, or, Mr. Foote in the character of the Englishman return'd from Paris [graphic]

Creator:
Smith, Gabriel, 1724-1783, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1756]
Call Number:
756.00.00.99+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Samuel Foote in character; whole length, standing, wearing the latest 'French' fashions, including large fur muff, wig with pointed sides, mis-matched tights, and coat with over-sized cuffs; his outfit is scrutinized by two English gentle...
Alternative Title:
Buck metamorphosed and Mr. Foote in the character of the Englishman return'd from Paris
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Printed for John Ryall & Robt. Withy, at Hogarth's Head in Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777. and Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777
Subject (Topic):
Performances, Actors, British, Clothing & dress, Comedies, Muffs, Dressing tables, Paintings, Supernatural beings, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Buck metamorphos'd, or, Mr. Foote in the character of the Englishman return'd from Paris [graphic]

2.
Die Entdeckung [graphic]

Creator:
Heintz, C. F., printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1833 and 1836]
Call Number:
Hogarth 830.00.00.01 Box 140
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A German copy of Hogarth's "The Discovery" (1743?): a scene in a bedoom where four gentlemen stand beside a curtained bed in which a black woman reclines; she reaches out to touch the chin of one of the men who has evidently just pulled back the curta...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Highmore, John, 1694-1759,
Subject (Topic):
Black people, Actors, British, Bedrooms, Canopy beds, Practical jokes, Prostitutes, and Women
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Die Entdeckung [graphic]

3.
Garrick and his wife from the picture in the Royal Collection / [graphic]

Creator:
Bourne, Herbert, 1820- printmaker
Published / Created:
[February 1855]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of David Garrick, seated at a desk, with his wife standing behind him, reaching to grasp the pen that he is holding in his right hand
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published for the proprietors
Subject (Name):
Garrick, David, 1717-1779,, Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822,, Garrick, David, 1717-1779., and Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822.
Subject (Topic):
Actors, British, Spouses, and Writing materials
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Garrick and his wife from the picture in the Royal Collection / [graphic]

4.
Hamlet in Scotland a large manager in a great character / [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
pubd. Decr. 6th, 1794.
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 23. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The enormously fat Stephen Kemble, as Hamlet, gesticulates, right arm extended, left arm thrown back, fingers (very large) pointing awkwardly; his head is turned in profile to the left. He wears quasi-contemporary dress, much dishevelled, with a star...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Kemble, Stephen, 1758-1822
Subject (Topic):
Actors, British, Obesity, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Hamlet in Scotland a large manager in a great character / [graphic]

5.
Kemble [graphic]

Creator:
Sharp, William, 1749-1824, printmaker
Published / Created:
April 7, 1803.
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait, half-length seated directed slightly to left,looking away, right arm thrown out, left hand at his lapel, the elbow porpped on a table beside a volume labelled 'Shakspeare', wearing a double-breasted coat with a high collar and a frilled whi...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by W. Sharp
Subject (Name):
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854, and Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854.
Subject (Topic):
Actors and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Kemble [graphic]

6.
Mathew-orama for 1827 being, The home circuit, or, Cockney gleanings / [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850, printmaker
Published / Created:
[March 1827]
Call Number:
827.03.00.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Depiction of Charles Mathews playing thirteen characters in his yearly entertainment
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 1827 by T. McLean, Hay Market
Subject (Name):
Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835
Subject (Topic):
Theatrical productions, Actors, British, Impersonation, Lecterns, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mathew-orama for 1827 being, The home circuit, or, Cockney gleanings / [graphic]

7.
Mr. Braham in the character of Orlando [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[22 March 1802]
Call Number:
802.03.22.02
Collection Title:
Leaf 24. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
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, wrinkl...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Braham, John, 1774-1856, Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841, Braham, John, 1774-1856., and Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841.
Subject (Topic):
Performances, Characters, Orlando, Orlando (Fictitious character : Dibdin), Actors, British, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Braham in the character of Orlando [graphic]

8.
Mr. Braham in the character of Orlando [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[22 March 1802]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 24. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
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, wrinkl...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Braham, John, 1774-1856, Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841, Braham, John, 1774-1856., and Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841.
Subject (Topic):
Performances, Characters, Orlando, Orlando (Fictitious character : Dibdin), Actors, British, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Braham in the character of Orlando [graphic]

9.
Mr. C. Kemble as Charles Surface, in The school for scandal [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Richard, 1795-1880, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
[not before 1824]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The actor stands directed to the left, head in profile, with a whimsical expression, holding up the right coat-tail. He wears the costume of c. 1821, with long tight pantaloons, and tied shoes, with gloves and without hat."--British Museum online cat...
Alternative Title:
Mr. Charles Kemble as Charles Surface, in The school for scandal
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by T. McLean, Haymarket
Subject (Name):
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816.
Subject (Topic):
Actors and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. C. Kemble as Charles Surface, in The school for scandal [graphic]

10.
Mr. Cooke Ha! Am I King? 'Tis so - but - Edward lives / [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 December 1800]
Call Number:
800.12.01.07
Collection Title:
Leaf 25. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The actor George Frederick Cooke as Richard III, standing and turning with his right leg forward, arms to left, holding a scroll in his right hand, head turned and looking three-quarters to right, wearing regal red and gold costume with fur-trimmed r...
Alternative Title:
Ha! Am I King? 'Tis so - but - Edward lives
Description:
Title etched within banners below image; the banner containing the actor's name is etched upon a vignette of theatrical attributes, while the banner containing lines from the play is etched beneath the vignette.
Publisher:
Pubd. Decr. 1st, 1800, by Dighton, Charg. Cross, No. 12
Subject (Name):
Cooke, George Frederick, 1756-1812, Cooke, George Frederick, 1756-1812,, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Cooke, George Frederick, 1756-1812., Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485., and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Subject (Topic):
Performances, Characters, King Richard III, Actors, Literature, British, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Cooke Ha! Am I King? 'Tis so - but - Edward lives / [graphic]

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