Mr. E. Forrest as Rolla.

Creator:

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 (author)

Contributor:

Lopez and Wemyss Publishers, (Philadelphia, United States) (publisher); Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872 (actor); Durand, A. B. (Asher Brown), 1796-1886 (engraver); Neagle, John, 1796-1865 (artist)

Date:

1827

Description:

Portraits

Identifier:

(FURNESSTHEATER)furness_pfo600_16_s

Subject:

Performance; Theater Biography; Rolla (character)

Resource Type:

Still Image

Form/Genre:

engravings (prints)

Physical Description:

18.5 x 11.0 cm.

Geographic Subject:

United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Notes:

Play: Pizarro; Notes about Edwin Forrest: American tragic actor, born in Philadelphia, made his New York debut in Othello in 1826. He developed a violent rivalry with the English tragic actor, Macready.; Notes about Asher Brown Durand: Distinguished American engraver; also painter of historical scenes; born of French émigré parents (refugees) in New Jersey.; Notes about John Neagle: Boston-born portraitist; worked in Philadelphia; well-respected for his style.; Published by A.R. Poole Philada. 1827.; Engraved by A.B. Durand from a painting by J. Neagle.; Lopez & Wemyss' Edition. Entered according to act of Congress the 2nd.. day of March 1827, by F.C. Wemyss of Pennsylvania.

Physical Location:

Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania: Furness, P/Fo600.16 s, Small Box

Collection:

Furness Theatrical Image Collection (University of Pennsylvania)