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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/34/22
Former ReferenceD5459/1/110
TitleOthello, or the Moor of Venice : Mr Pope in the Character of Othello
DateMar 1787
DescriptionPortrait of Pope in profile facing right, wearing a red suit with gold epaulettes and holding a hat. He has darkened his face and hands. Available on CD 157.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationG M Woodward Delin : March 1787

"Othello / -this only is the witchcraft I have used."

Alexander Pope (1762-1835) trained at Dublin Art School, where he participated in private theatricals. He made his debut in Oroonoko at Covent Garden in 1785. He first played Othello at Covent Garden on 23 Apr 1785.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 269 x 205 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication NoteB.D.A., London Stage.
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Othello, or the Moor of Venice : Mr Pope in the Character of Othello

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