Mr. Lewis in the character of the Prince of Wales
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Mr. Lewis in the character of the Prince of Wales is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows an actor dressed like the Prince of Wales. His ruffled white collar frames a serious face. A fur-trimmed robe adds royal weight. The print copies a famous stage role. William Lewis played the Prince in a 1790s London production of Henry IV. Actors often bought prints of their best parts. Look for his portrait in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The print depicts William Thomas Lewis in the role of the Prince of Wales from *Henry IV, Part 1*, published in the late 18th century and held in the Harry Beard Collection.
Read the full account in the museum source.
