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Description:
Portrait of Thomas Sheridan (1719-1788) as Hamlet. He stands in classic 'start'
pose, full length, forward, facing right, both hands raised and extended to right.
He wears breeches, waistcoat and top coat, and lace cuffs (contemporary eighteenth-century
dress).
Folger Act/Sc/L: n/a
Arden Act/Sc/L: n/a
TLN: n/a
Artist: Anonymous
Artist (Original work): Anonymous
Date:
Date (Original work):
Medium: Engraving (wood) (unsigned and undated)
Size: 6 x 4 cms; 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in
Actor: Sheridan, Thomas
Production:
Location: FSL. Art Vol. a43 vol. 1. From extra illustrated copy of THE
NEW VARIORUM EDITION OF SHAKESPEARE: HAMLET (Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1877),
opp. p. 418.