Ira Aldridge as Othello

Ira Aldridge as Othello

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Othello.

Race in the theater

Aldridge, Ira Frederick, -1867

Portrait of Ira Aldridge in the role of Othello. Standing in front of a curtain, he holds a cutlass in his right hand and points with his left hand. Behind his right side, sits a male figure.

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1848?

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