Mr. Lewis in the character of Castalio
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Mr. Lewis in the character of Castalio is a 1 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man dressed in old-fashioned clothes, looking serious. He's playing a character from a play. The interesting thing about this work is that it depicts a real person, William Thomas Lewis, in a specific role, which gives us a glimpse into theater history. You can learn more about this kind of artwork at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
The print shows William Thomas Lewis in the role of Castalio from Thomas Otway's play *The Orphan, or The Unhappy Marriage*, published in London by Joseph Wenman on 1 December 1777. Depicted in profile and standing full-length, Lewis wears a tunic, cloak, and fur-topped boots while carrying a sword at his left hip. The work belongs to the Harry Beard Collection.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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