Mr Parsons as Col. Oldboy in Lionel and Clarissa
1971
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1971
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Mr Parsons as Col. Oldboy in Lionel and Clarissa is a 1971 by J Corner, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows Mr. Parsons playing Col. Oldboy in a play called *Lionel and Clarissa*. It was made in 1971 by J. Corner, long after the original scene was staged. The original play and its 1791 print were published by John Bell in London. This later version keeps the same character alive in a new print form. Take a look up the artist J Corner.
The print depicts William Parsons in full-length as Colonel Oldboy from the play *Lionel and Clarissa*, published by John Bell in London in January 1791. It belongs to the Harry Beard Collection and shows the actor in character.
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J Corner made a single print titled *Mr Parsons as Col. Oldboy in Lionel and Clarissa* in January 1971, showing a costumed figure in period dress. Little else is recorded about their work or life, so this piece stands…
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