The Exterior of Drury Lane Theatre
Watercolour
1821 (painted)
1821 (painted)
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This watercolour records celebrations held at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. They were held on two successive Mondays, 18 and 25 June 1821. The celebrations commemorated the Battle of Waterloo of 1815, when the Duke of Wellington defeated the French emperor Napoleon. They also celebrated the approaching coronation of George IV of England.
The entertainment lasted for four hours. There were plays, music, a masquerade, refreshments and a ball. This watercolour captures the glamour of the event and the anticipation of the audience.
The entertainment lasted for four hours. There were plays, music, a masquerade, refreshments and a ball. This watercolour captures the glamour of the event and the anticipation of the audience.
Object details
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| Title | The Exterior of Drury Lane Theatre (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Watercolour entitled 'Exterior of Drury Lane Theatre', by R.B. Schnebbellie. London, 1821. |
| Physical description | Watercolour depicting a theatre and a crowd, illuminated by gas light. |
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| Summary | This watercolour records celebrations held at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. They were held on two successive Mondays, 18 and 25 June 1821. The celebrations commemorated the Battle of Waterloo of 1815, when the Duke of Wellington defeated the French emperor Napoleon. They also celebrated the approaching coronation of George IV of England. The entertainment lasted for four hours. There were plays, music, a masquerade, refreshments and a ball. This watercolour captures the glamour of the event and the anticipation of the audience. |
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| Accession number | 638-1877 |
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| Record created | February 12, 2003 |
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