Veronica Haigh
Drawing
1959 (Drawn)
1959 (Drawn)
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Drawing in the manner of impressionist sketch depicting a scene of 'Othello' at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in 1959. Drawn by Veronica Haigh.
This production was part of the celebration of the hundredth season that took place in the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Paul Robeson played Othello.
This production was part of the celebration of the hundredth season that took place in the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Paul Robeson played Othello.
Object details
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Title | Veronica Haigh (named collection) |
Materials and techniques | Pastel, paper and millboard |
Brief description | Drawing in the manner of impressionist sketch depicting a scene of 'Othello' at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in 1959. Drawn by Veronica Haigh |
Physical description | Drawing in the manner of impressionist sketch depicting a scene from the production of 'Othello'. The picture clearly shows Othello and Desdemona in the centre surrounded by supporting cast. Drawing possibly on charcoal pastels on grey paper glued to millboard. The colours used are predominantly white, black, pink, red and brown. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Othello' (Handwritten in pencil on the back) |
Credit line | Given by the artist |
Literary reference | Othello by William Shakespeare |
Summary | Drawing in the manner of impressionist sketch depicting a scene of 'Othello' at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in 1959. Drawn by Veronica Haigh. This production was part of the celebration of the hundredth season that took place in the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Paul Robeson played Othello. |
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Accession number | S.123-1978 |
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Record created | October 13, 2011 |
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