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Edwin Forrest as Rolla

Edwin Forrest as Rolla
Artist
Mathew B. Brady, 1823? - 15 Jan 1896
Sitter
Edwin Forrest, 9 Mar 1806 - 12 Dec 1872
Date
c. 1861
Type
Photographic Negative
Medium
Gelatin dry plate negative after c. 1861 albumen silver print
Dimensions
Image/Plate: 50.5 × 42.3 cm (19 7/8 × 16 5/8")
Topic
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Costume\Jewelry\Bracelet
Architecture\Wall
Costume\Jewelry\Medallion
Costume\Headgear\Headdress\Crown
Weapon\Knife\Dagger
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Goatee
Interior\Studio\Photography
Nature & Environment\Pelt
Costume\Dress Accessory\Belt
Edwin Forrest: Male
Edwin Forrest: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Stage actor
Edwin Forrest: Performing Arts\Theater manager
Portrait
Place
United States\New York\Kings\New York
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of the Edwin Forrest Home for Retired Actors
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.88.99
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view