Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle.
Title
Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle .
Creator
Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 (artist)
Contributors
Charles Scribner’s Sons (publisher)
Description
Full-length character drawing of red-haired performer , producer , and arranger Joseph Jefferson III , in costume for his famous role as "Rip Van Winkle. " He is seated on a table , wearing a hat , jacket , striped tie , knickers , and spats , and holds his left knee in his clasped hands . This illustration was published in "Pastel Portraits from the Romantic Drama " by Howard Chandler Christy . Jefferson was born in 1829 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , and died April 23 , 1905 in Palm Beach , Florida . His father and grandfather , both also named Joseph Jefferson , were stage actors as well , as were his sons , Thomas Jefferson , Joseph Jefferson , and William Jefferson . Joseph Jefferson III appeared at Macauley's Theatre thirty-four times beginning in 1880 , including fourteen performances as "Rip Van Winkle " between December 1880 and November 1903 . Location of photo studio : New York (N.Y.) . Title supplied by cataloger .
Subject
Portraits Actors Men Costumes Posing
People Pictured
Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905
Production
Rip Van Winkle
Date Original
1899
Object Type
Lithographs Planographic prints
Source
41.8 x 26 cm. color lithograph. Item no. ULPA 1980.20.1337 in the Macauley's Theatre Collection, University of Louisville Photographic Archives.
Citation Information
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Collection
Macauley's Theatre Collection
Collection Website
http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/macauley/
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Photographic Archives
Format
image/jpeg
Ordering Information
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Language
eng
Image Number
ULPA 1980.20.1337
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