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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: 50.8 × 42.3 cm (20 × 16 5/8")
Topic
Art implements
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Architecture\Wall
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard
Interior\Studio\Photography
Equipment\Shackles
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
