Jonathan Scott Hartley, Edwin Booth As Brutus, modeled 1889, plaster, 30 7⁄8 x 24 1⁄2 x 14 5⁄8 in. (78.3 x 62.2 x 37.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, XX50
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Edwin Booth As Brutus
- Artist
- Date
- modeled 1889
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 30 7⁄8 x 24 1⁄2 x 14 5⁄8 in. (78.3 x 62.2 x 37.2 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of the artist
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- plaster
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Dress — historic — classical dress
- Performing arts — theater — performer
- Literature — Shakespeare — Julius Caesar
- Portrait male — Booth, Edwin
- Object Number
- XX50
Artwork Description
Jonathan Scott Hartley depicted Edwin Booth as Brutus from Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar. The son of classical actor Junius Brutus Booth, Edwin grew up in the theater. He first appeared on stage when he was eighteen and played the role of the murderous Brutus numerous times throughout his career. He appeared as Brutus with his brother, John Wilkes Booth, in the role of Mark Antony, just months before John was arrested for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
