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The Yeomen of the Guard

Poster
late 19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Poster advertising a touring production of The Yeomen of the Guard composed by Arthur Sullivan, written by W. S. Gilbert, performed by D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, unknown venues, late 19th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Yeomen of the Guard (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Colour lithograph
Brief description
Poster advertising a touring production of The Yeomen of the Guard composed by Arthur Sullivan, written by W. S. Gilbert, performed by D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, unknown venues, late 19th century
Physical description
Poster advertising a touring production of The Yeomen of the Guard composed by Arthur Sullivan, written by W. S. Gilbert, performed by D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, unknown venues, late 19th century. The poster features an illustration of an masked executioner holding a large axe, with battlements and a red sun against a yellow background, and includes black typography.
Dimensions
  • Poster height: 76cm
  • Poster width: 50.4cm
Object history
Associated Production: The Yeomen of the Guard. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Performance category: opera. Production type: tour.
Subject depicted
Summary
Poster advertising a touring production of The Yeomen of the Guard composed by Arthur Sullivan, written by W. S. Gilbert, performed by D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, unknown venues, late 19th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.2799-1995

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Record createdJuly 30, 2010
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