Ellen Terry as Ophelia
Drawing
ca.1878 (drawn)
ca.1878 (drawn)
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Chalk drawing of the actress Ellen Terry (1847-1928) as Ophelia in Hamlet, by Kate Gardiner Hastings (1837-1925), ca.1878. Signed
The artist Kate Hastings drew a series of portraits of Terry and her family, many of which are now part of the National Trust Collection and held at Terry's former home, Smallhythe Place, Kent.
The artist Kate Hastings drew a series of portraits of Terry and her family, many of which are now part of the National Trust Collection and held at Terry's former home, Smallhythe Place, Kent.
Object details
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Title | Ellen Terry as Ophelia (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Red chalk on paper |
Brief description | Chalk drawing of the actress Ellen Terry (1847-1928) as Ophelia in Hamlet, by Kate Gardiner Hastings (1837-1925), ca.1878. Signed |
Physical description | Red chalk drawing, head and shoulders, of Ellen Terry as Ophelia, signed by the artist Kate Gardiner Hastings, lower right hand corner. It shows Terry positioned against a backdrop of leaves. Her hair is short and curled, she wears a plain dress with a crossover neckline, edged with fur. |
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Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
Object history | Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Marguerite Steen in April 1973. |
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Literary reference | Hamlet |
Summary | Chalk drawing of the actress Ellen Terry (1847-1928) as Ophelia in Hamlet, by Kate Gardiner Hastings (1837-1925), ca.1878. Signed The artist Kate Hastings drew a series of portraits of Terry and her family, many of which are now part of the National Trust Collection and held at Terry's former home, Smallhythe Place, Kent. |
Other number | 1973/A/61 - BTMA accession number |
Collection | |
Accession number | S.1484-2014 |
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Record created | July 1, 2014 |
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