Prospect Theatre Company poster
Poster
1974 (designed), 1974 (printed)
1974 (designed), 1974 (printed)
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Graphic designer Clifford Richards flourished in the 1960s and 70s, during which he designed some of his most memorable Pop Art creations. His work on this poster for Prospect Theatre Company 's production of Shakespeare's Henry IV Parts 1 & 2 alludes to the dynastic struggles of the Middle Ages that form the basis of the play. Falstaff, Prince Hal’s jovial companion, is shown as a jester on a bladder stick (a device used by court jesters). The stick is held in an iron gauntlet, a reference to the severity of Henry IV’s rule, but also to Prince Hal’s rejection of Falstaff when he becomes king.
Object details
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| Title | Prospect Theatre Company poster (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed card with string tie for hanging |
| Brief description | Poster for Prospect Theatre Company's production of Shakespeare's Henry IV Parts 1 & 2 at The Round House, London, September 5th - 21st 1974 |
| Physical description | Printed card with two small holes at the top, with red string attached. The image is on a white background in the Pop Art style, with a skull printed in gold and black surrounded by a red and gold patterned cloak, with a gold crown on its head. At the bottom is part of a gauntlet holding a stick with the head of a bearded man wearing a blue jester's hat. Details of the play and venue are featured at the top of the hanging card. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Gallery label | 4 Hanging card for Henry IV Parts 1 & 2
1974
The design alludes to the dynastic struggles of the Middle Ages that form the basis of Henry IV Parts 1&2. Falstaff, Prince Hal’s jovial companion, is shown as a jester on a bladder stick (a device used by court jesters). The stick is held in an iron gauntlet, a reference to the severity of Henry IV’s rule, but also to Prince Hal’s rejection of Falstaff when he becomes king.
Play by William Shakespeare, 1596–8
Prospect Theatre Company at the Roundhouse, London
Colour lithograph
Designed by Clifford Richards
Museum no. S.3460-1994(March 2009) |
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| Summary | Graphic designer Clifford Richards flourished in the 1960s and 70s, during which he designed some of his most memorable Pop Art creations. His work on this poster for Prospect Theatre Company 's production of Shakespeare's Henry IV Parts 1 & 2 alludes to the dynastic struggles of the Middle Ages that form the basis of the play. Falstaff, Prince Hal’s jovial companion, is shown as a jester on a bladder stick (a device used by court jesters). The stick is held in an iron gauntlet, a reference to the severity of Henry IV’s rule, but also to Prince Hal’s rejection of Falstaff when he becomes king. |
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| Accession number | S.3460-1994 |
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| Record created | April 24, 2008 |
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