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Title
James Earl Jones as Othello [graphic].
Created/published
New York, [1964]
Description
1 print : color illustrations ; 42 x 51 cm
Associated name
Jones, James Earl.
Norkin, Sam, 1917-2011.
Norkin, Sam, 1917-2011.
Material base
paper
Summary
Colored James Earl Jones as Othello.
Note
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Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England.
Item Details
Call number
FAST ACC 272101
Folger-specific note
From dealer's description: "Vintage original 17 x 20” (42 x 51 cm.) artwork illustration, pen and ink and gouache on art board, JUST ABOUT FINE. Caricature art by Sam Norkin (1917-2011) of James Earl Jones as Othello in the New York Shakespeare Festival production, which was about to open off Broadway, on July 12, 1964. In this design, Jones is flanked by Michael Higgins (Iago), Julienne Marie (Desdemona), who subsequently was married to Jones for a few years, and Sada Thompson (Emilia)." Ordered from Walter Reuben Inc. D9404, 2020-08-18. Email quote.
Folger accession
272101