Theatre Design
1947 (Painted, Drawn)
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Cut Model piece for Part II Scene 3 "A Flat in London, 1916" in "A Sleeping Clergyman". The scene, painted predominately in grey, black and pink shows the interior of a room with a cut entrance at the centre. To the left is a chaise longue, lamp, table and gramophone. To the right is a window with blind, table and chair. Pencil sketches on reverse.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pencil, Gouache, White Paint, & Black Ink, on Paper |
| Brief description | Model Piece by Anthony Holland for Part II Scene 3 of "A Sleeping Clergyman", Criterion Theatre, 1947 |
| Physical description | Cut Model piece for Part II Scene 3 "A Flat in London, 1916" in "A Sleeping Clergyman". The scene, painted predominately in grey, black and pink shows the interior of a room with a cut entrance at the centre. To the left is a chaise longue, lamp, table and gramophone. To the right is a window with blind, table and chair. Pencil sketches on reverse. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Credit line | Given by Anthony Holland |
| Object history | This Model piece by Anthony Holland is part of an extensive collection of designs donated to the Theatre Museum by the artist in 1996. The model piece was executed for a production of James Bridie's play "A Sleeping Clergyman" at the Criterion Theatre, June 19th, 1947. The play was produced by H. K. Ayliff. |
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| Literary reference | A Sleeping Clergyman |
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| Accession number | S.719-2000 |
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| Record created | October 24, 2000 |
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