Photograph
ca.1890 (photographed)
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This photograph was taken in London by the firm Walery, the name adopted by its founder Count Stanislaw Julian Ostrorog (1830-1890) who was born in Mohylewo, Lithuania, but spent most of his youth in Paris where the family went in 1831 to take political asylum. He set up his first London studio in Conduit Street in 1883 and moved to 164 Regent Street in 1886 after a successful sitting with Queen Victoria, which accounts for the crown, VR symbol, and note on the mount: 'Photographer to the Queen'.
The subject is Oscar Barrett (1847-1941), the London theatrical producer determined to produce pantomimes of the highest quality using the leading designers, composers and actors of the day. As reported in the New York Times,24 April 1894, he said: 'I consider that we can do with what we call our pantomime from an art point of view as much as, or even more than, can be done with a Shakespearean play... The work of the costumes, and in fact, every element of the spectacular, can be utilised to a far greater extent in our Christmas pantomimes than in any other form of entertainment.'
During his career Oscar Barrett had a great deal of pantomime experience, in 1892 producing pantomimes at both the Crystal Palace and the Olympic Theatre. He was originally a musical director who composed for shows at Drury Lane Theatre. In 1896 he took over as manager of Drury Lane after the death of Sir Augustus Harris. His son Oscar Barrett jnr. (1875-1943) became a theatre and cinema manager and Secretary of the Green Room Club.
The subject is Oscar Barrett (1847-1941), the London theatrical producer determined to produce pantomimes of the highest quality using the leading designers, composers and actors of the day. As reported in the New York Times,24 April 1894, he said: 'I consider that we can do with what we call our pantomime from an art point of view as much as, or even more than, can be done with a Shakespearean play... The work of the costumes, and in fact, every element of the spectacular, can be utilised to a far greater extent in our Christmas pantomimes than in any other form of entertainment.'
During his career Oscar Barrett had a great deal of pantomime experience, in 1892 producing pantomimes at both the Crystal Palace and the Olympic Theatre. He was originally a musical director who composed for shows at Drury Lane Theatre. In 1896 he took over as manager of Drury Lane after the death of Sir Augustus Harris. His son Oscar Barrett jnr. (1875-1943) became a theatre and cinema manager and Secretary of the Green Room Club.
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Materials and techniques | Photography |
Brief description | Oscar Barrett (1847-1941). Photograph by Walery, c.1890. Given by Christine Barrett. |
Physical description | Photograph of Oscar Barrett (1847-1941) mounted on grey card stamped in white with the royal coat of arms and name of the photographer Walery of Regent Street. Showing a young, bearded Oscar Barrett standing, wearing a watch chain on his waistcoat, resting his left hand on his hip, holding his three-quarter length jacket open. |
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Credit line | Given by Christine Barrett |
Object history | This belonged to Oscar Barrett and remained with his family until it was given to the museum. |
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Summary | This photograph was taken in London by the firm Walery, the name adopted by its founder Count Stanislaw Julian Ostrorog (1830-1890) who was born in Mohylewo, Lithuania, but spent most of his youth in Paris where the family went in 1831 to take political asylum. He set up his first London studio in Conduit Street in 1883 and moved to 164 Regent Street in 1886 after a successful sitting with Queen Victoria, which accounts for the crown, VR symbol, and note on the mount: 'Photographer to the Queen'. The subject is Oscar Barrett (1847-1941), the London theatrical producer determined to produce pantomimes of the highest quality using the leading designers, composers and actors of the day. As reported in the New York Times,24 April 1894, he said: 'I consider that we can do with what we call our pantomime from an art point of view as much as, or even more than, can be done with a Shakespearean play... The work of the costumes, and in fact, every element of the spectacular, can be utilised to a far greater extent in our Christmas pantomimes than in any other form of entertainment.' During his career Oscar Barrett had a great deal of pantomime experience, in 1892 producing pantomimes at both the Crystal Palace and the Olympic Theatre. He was originally a musical director who composed for shows at Drury Lane Theatre. In 1896 he took over as manager of Drury Lane after the death of Sir Augustus Harris. His son Oscar Barrett jnr. (1875-1943) became a theatre and cinema manager and Secretary of the Green Room Club. |
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Accession number | S.234-2008 |
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Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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