Shakespeare in Canada: A Cultural Map

Shakespeare in Canada: Exploring Our Cultural History through Digital Humanities

A project to create an online interactive cultural map of the presence of the Bard and the way in which his works have shaped Canadian culture.

Alec Guinness as Richard

Title

Alec Guinness as Richard

Creator

Coppin, John S.

Subject

Alec Guinness; King Richard III; portrait; Stratford Shakespearean Festival; production

Description

This is a portrait of Alec Guinness portraying the character of King Richard from the Stratford Shakespearean Festival's production of King Richard III in 1953.

Date

1953

Format

Portrait; painting

Identifier

UO-SC-LAC- R3652-0-0-E-e999911501-060

Source

Coppin, John S. Alec Guinness as Richard. 1953, painted portrait, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 
Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. MIKAN #119075, Item # R3652-0-0-E, Amelia Hall Fonds.
Alexandria Aicken, University of Ottawa (cataloguer)

Language

English

Rights

John S. Coppin
Every effort has been made to trace copyright holders and to obtain their permission for the use of this item. Any information regarding the owner is welcome and appreciated.

Files

e999911501-060.jpg

Citation

Coppin, John S. , “Alec Guinness as Richard,” Shakespeare in Canada: A Cultural Map, accessed December 25, 2024, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/shakespearecanada/items/show/310.