Who created "William Charles Macready as William Tell"?

William Charles Macready as William Tell was created by Henry Inman in 1826–27.

When was "William Charles Macready as William Tell" created?

This artwork was created 1826–27.

What medium is "William Charles Macready as William Tell"?

William Charles Macready as William Tell is Oil on canvas.

Is "William Charles Macready as William Tell" in the public domain?

Yes, William Charles Macready as William Tell is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

William Charles Macready as William Tell

Henry Inman

1826–27

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

30 1/4 x 25 in. (76.8 x 63.5 cm)

Classification

Painting

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1906

Accession Number

06.195

Tags

ActorsMenPortraits

Art Historical Context

Behold the striking portrait *William Charles Macready as Tell* (1826–27), painted by Henry Inman, leading American portraitist of the early 19th. This oil on canvas, measuring 30¼ × 25 inches, captures the renowned English actor in his dramatic guise as the legendary Swiss hero.oused in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, it exemplifies the transatlantic cultural exchanges of the era, blending British theatrical flair with American artistic precision. William Charles Macready, one of the era's most celebrated Shakespearean performers, toured the United States in 1826–27, bringing...

About the Artist

Henry Inman · 1801–1846

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