Mr. Phelps & Miss Glyn
Print
ca. mid nineteenth century (printed)
ca. mid nineteenth century (printed)
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A full length print showing Mr. Samuel Phelps (1804–1878) and Miss Isabella Glyn (1823-1889) as Hamlet and the Queen in Act 3, Scene 4, Hamlet, circa mid nineteenth century.
The actor/manager Samuel Phelps became known for his productions of Shakespeare's play, in particular for their faithfulness to the original text after decades of bowderlised versions, in which key details were altered or omitted. The character of Hamlet, first performed by Phelps at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket on the 8th of September 1837, became amongst his most famous roles.
The actor/manager Samuel Phelps became known for his productions of Shakespeare's play, in particular for their faithfulness to the original text after decades of bowderlised versions, in which key details were altered or omitted. The character of Hamlet, first performed by Phelps at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket on the 8th of September 1837, became amongst his most famous roles.
Object details
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| Title | Mr. Phelps & Miss Glyn (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed |
| Brief description | A full length print showing Mr. Samuel Phelps (1804–1878) and Miss Isabella Glyn (1823-1889) as Hamlet and the Queen in Act 3, Scene 4, Hamlet, circa mid nineteenth century |
| Physical description | A full length print showing Mr. Samuel Phelps (1804–1878) and Miss Isabella Glyn (1823-1889) as Hamlet and the Queen in Act 3, Scene 4, Hamlet. Phelps is shown standing, his right hand upraised, Glyn is seated in front of him, her eyes downcast. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | Hamlet |
| Summary | A full length print showing Mr. Samuel Phelps (1804–1878) and Miss Isabella Glyn (1823-1889) as Hamlet and the Queen in Act 3, Scene 4, Hamlet, circa mid nineteenth century. The actor/manager Samuel Phelps became known for his productions of Shakespeare's play, in particular for their faithfulness to the original text after decades of bowderlised versions, in which key details were altered or omitted. The character of Hamlet, first performed by Phelps at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket on the 8th of September 1837, became amongst his most famous roles. |
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| Accession number | S.930-2014 |
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| Record created | May 9, 2014 |
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