Lot Essay
William Henry West Betty (1791-1874) was an English actor born in Shrewsbury and known as the 'Young Roscius'. He met with considerable success.
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William Wood
A young gentleman believed to be William Henry Betty, standing full length in tudor costume and frilled collar, a cloak over his shoulders, holding a walking stick and plumed hat, curly dark hair, pedestal and garden landscape background
on paper, background in pencil and pen and ink, gilt wood frame
rectangular, 9 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (242 x 175 mm.)
A young gentleman believed to be William Henry Betty, standing full length in tudor costume and frilled collar, a cloak over his shoulders, holding a walking stick and plumed hat, curly dark hair, pedestal and garden landscape background
on paper, background in pencil and pen and ink, gilt wood frame
rectangular, 9 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (242 x 175 mm.)