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George Frederick Cooke in the Character of Iago (Shakespeare's "Othello")

1783

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A British actor famous for portraying Shakespearen villains, Cooke appears here as Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello." After establishing himself in the English provinces from 1778, the actor became a star in Dublin, then moved to London in 1801 where he performed Richard III, Shylock, Iago and Macbeth in competition with John Philip Kemble.

George Frederick Cooke in the Character of Iago (Shakespeare's "Othello"), James Ward (British, London 1769–1859 Chestnut, Hertfordshire), Mezzotint, hand-colored; proof before letters — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: George Frederick Cooke in the Character of Iago (Shakespeare's "Othello")

Engraver: James Ward (British, London 1769–1859 Chestnut, Hertfordshire)

Artist: After James Green (British, Leytonstone 1771–1834 Bath)

Publisher: James Ward (British, London 1769–1859 Chestnut, Hertfordshire)

Sitter: George Frederick Cooke (British, London 1756–1812 New York)

Subject: William Shakespeare (British, Stratford-upon-Avon 1564–1616 Stratford-upon-Avon)

Date: 1783

Medium: Mezzotint, hand-colored; proof before letters

Dimensions: Plate (clipped to): 19 15/16 × 13 15/16 in. (50.6 × 35.4 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917

Accession Number: 17.3.931

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