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Macbeth

Theatrical Design
1941-early 1942 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bodycolour design


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Macbeth (assigned by artist)
  • Macbeth (generic title)
Materials and techniques
bodycolour
Brief description
Michael Ayrton and John Minton. Set design for a 1942 production of Macbeth in London. Bodycolour.
Physical description
Bodycolour design
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.5in
  • Width: 19in
Credit line
Given by Mr Michael Ayrton
Object history
For a production of Macbeth at the Piccadilly Theatre, London, premiered 8 July 1942
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1943, London: HMSO, 1956.
Collection
Accession number
E.52-1943

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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