The Infant Roscius, Master Grossmith of Reading as he appeared at the London Theatres in the 6th. Year of his Age, 1824. In the Character of Richard III. Rare hand coloured aquatint engraving by P Roberts after C Hancock. 26.5 by 36.5 cms image. 40 by 51 cms framed overall.
Master William Grossmith 1818-1899, Celebrated early 19th.Century child actor, he later established himself as the leading Victorian manufacturer of prosthetic limbs.
Provenance: The late John Savident 1938-2024 (Actor).