Not currently on display at the V&A

Drawing

late 19th century to early 20th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sketch showing George Bernard Shaw holding a Henry Irving souvenir programme and a model of Irving's head.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink sketch over pencil drawing
Brief description
Pen and ink sketch of George Bernard Shaw holding a model of Henry Irving's head and an Irving souvenir programme, late 19th to early 20th century.
Physical description
Pen drawing of George Bernard Shaw. In his right hand he holds a piece of paper, possibly a programme upon which is written 'Irving Souvenir'. In his left hand he holds a small model of Henry Irving's head.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25.6cm
  • Width: 19cm
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subjects depicted
Summary
Sketch showing George Bernard Shaw holding a Henry Irving souvenir programme and a model of Irving's head.
Collection
Accession number
S.1131-2010

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Record createdJune 22, 2010
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