Edwin Forrest as Spartacus. The Gladiator - Act V - Scene I.
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Title |
Edwin Forrest as Spartacus. The Gladiator - Act V - Scene I. |
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Contributors |
Gebbie & Husson Co. (engraver) |
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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. |
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Subject |
Portraits
Portrait photographs
Actors
Men
Costumes
Posing |
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People Pictured |
Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872 |
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Production |
Spartacus, The Gladiator |
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Date Original |
1887 |
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Object Type |
Photogravures
Photomechanical prints |
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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. |
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Citation Information |
See http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/description/collection/macauley#conditions for guidance on citing this item. To cite the digital version, add its Reference URL (found by following the link in the header above the digital file). |
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Collection |
Macauley's Theatre Collection |
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Collection Website |
http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/macauley/ |
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Digital Publisher |
University of Louisville Photographic Archives |
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Format |
image/jpeg |
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Ordering Information |
To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices see: http://louisville.edu/library/archives/copies Please cite the Image Number when ordering. |
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Language |
eng |
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Image Number |
ULPA 1980.20.1211 |
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