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Ian Holm as Henry V in Henry V by William Shakespeare

Painting
1966 (made)
Artist/Maker

Oil painting, Ian Holm as Henry V, standing alone, centre stage, bare-headed, wearing armour and a tabard quartered with the Royal Arms of England and France, looking downwards and holding a sword in his right hand. Behind him and to right are elements of the metallic set designed by John Bury.


Object details

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Object type
TitleIan Holm as Henry V in <i>Henry V</i> by William Shakespeare (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Oil on canvas
Brief description
Painting entitled "Ian Holm as Henry V in Henry V by William Shakespeare" by John Corvin, 1966
Physical description
Oil painting, Ian Holm as Henry V, standing alone, centre stage, bare-headed, wearing armour and a tabard quartered with the Royal Arms of England and France, looking downwards and holding a sword in his right hand. Behind him and to right are elements of the metallic set designed by John Bury.
Dimensions
  • Height: 76cm
  • Width: 63.5cm
Credit line
Given by John Bruce
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Ashton, Geoffrey. Catalogue of Paintings at the Theatre Museum, London. ed. James Fowler, London : Victoria and Albert Museum, 1992. 224p. ill. ISBN 1851771026
Collection
Accession number
S.452-1984

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Record createdNovember 13, 2003
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