Edwin Forrest as Spartacus. The Gladiator - Act V - Scene I.
Title
Edwin Forrest as Spartacus . The Gladiator - Act V - Scene I .
Contributors
Gebbie & Husson Co. (engraver)
Description
Well-known and widely reproduced full-length photogravure character portrait of actor Edwin Forrest in costume for the role of Spartacus in "The Gladiator " with curly hair and sideburns , a mustache , and a small patch of beard on his chin , wearing a plated tunic and Roman sandals . Forrest was born in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania in 1806 , and died on December 12 , 1872 (before Macauley's Theatre opened) . He performed in "The Gladiator " circa 1831 , although this photogravure was produced after his death .
Subject
Portraits Portrait photographs Actors Men Costumes Posing
People Pictured
Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872
Production
Spartacus, The Gladiator
Date Original
1887
Object Type
Photogravures Photomechanical prints
Source
32.8 x 22.6 cm. b&w photogravure. Item no. ULPA 1980.20.1211 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 1980.20.1211
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