Drawing
ca. 1885-1890 (painted)
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Watercolour drawing showing actor/manager Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) on the deck of a ship. The actress Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928) is shown in the background, kneeling imploringly at the feet of the ship's captain. The drawing has been signed by the artist, 'Hytho'.
Henry Irving engaged Ellen Terry as his leading lady at the Lyceum Theatre in 1878. Their on-stage partnership endured for some 22 years and established them as two of the leading performers of the late 19th century.
Henry Irving engaged Ellen Terry as his leading lady at the Lyceum Theatre in 1878. Their on-stage partnership endured for some 22 years and established them as two of the leading performers of the late 19th century.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Watercolour drawing showing the actor/manager Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) on the deck of a ship, with actress Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928) kneeling to the ship's captain, signed 'Hytho', undated |
| Physical description | Watercolour drawing showing actor/manager Sir Henry Irving on the deck of a ship. The actress Dame Ellen Terry is shown in the background, kneeling imploringly at the feet of the ship's captain. Irving remains in the foreground, detached from the scene behind him, his characteristic pince-nez hanging from his buttonhole. The drawing has been signed by the artist, 'Hytho'. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Watercolour drawing showing actor/manager Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) on the deck of a ship. The actress Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928) is shown in the background, kneeling imploringly at the feet of the ship's captain. The drawing has been signed by the artist, 'Hytho'. Henry Irving engaged Ellen Terry as his leading lady at the Lyceum Theatre in 1878. Their on-stage partnership endured for some 22 years and established them as two of the leading performers of the late 19th century. |
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| Accession number | S.924-2012 |
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| Record created | October 4, 2012 |
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