John Bell, Patron of British Theatrical Portraiture: Catalog of the Theatrical Portraits in His Editions of "Bell's Shakespeare" and "Bell's British Theatre" - Hardcover

More than 350 portraits from various editions of the John Bell publication, "Bell's Shakespeare" and from "Bell's British Theatre" are featured in this book. These are portraits of players in costume for their roles. Most are by James Roberts and Samuel De Wilde, who were among the leading painters of actors and actresses between 1770 and 1820. Richard Cosway, William Hamilton, Gilbert Stuart, and other painters also have work represented in the catalogue, with engraved plates by artists including James Thornwaite, William Leney, and Philippe Audinet.

Kalman A. Burnim is Fletcher Professor of Drama emeritus at Tufts University. He is the author of "David Garrick, Director."Philip H. Highfill Jr. is a professor emeritus of English at George Washington University. He is the editor of "Shakespeare s Craft: Eight Lectures "and, with George Winchester Stone, author of "In Search of Restoration and ""Eighteenth-Century Biography. "With Edward A. Langhans, Burnim and Highfill wrote and compiled the sixteen-volume "Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 16601800.""