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D5459 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist - [c1780]-1840
1 - Drawings - [c1780]-1809
34 - [Shakespearean drawings] - 1787
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5459/1/34/17
Former Reference
D5459/1/106
Title
King Henry VI Part III : Mr Holman in the character of King Edward
Date
Mar 1787
Description
Portrait of Holman facing left and brandishing a sword in his right hand. He is wearing green slashed breeches and boots with spurs. Around his neck his has a gold medallion on a pink ribbon and is wearing a cocked hat with plumes. Available on CD 157.
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Artist
Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive Creator
George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information
G.M Woodward delin : March 1787
"K Edward / - yes Warwick. - Edward dares, and leads the way
Lords to the field : - St George and victory!"
Joseph George Holman (1764-1817) began acting in amateur theatricals at the Soho Academy and made his debut as Romeo at Covent Garden in 1784. He was known for his energetic and naturalistic style, which contrasted greatly with that of the Kembles.
Physical Description
Coloured drawing. Size 265 x 206 mm. Portrait.
Copies
A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related Material
See D5459/1/34/16 for performances of 'Henry VI'
Publication Note
B.D.A., London Stage.
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