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Print Collection

Print
January 1813 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting the interior of Drury Lane Theatre, published by La Belle Assemblee, 1813.

The Auditorium & Stage of The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London; viewed from the left of the auditorium 1st tier; with the stage showing a classical scene with Roman soldiers in front of a forest backdrop, orchestra in pit at the front of the stage, full audience in the stalls and circles around, foreground detail shows men and women watching the play and in conversation with each other. Chandelier candle lighting above.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePrint Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph
Brief description
Print depicting the interior of Drury Lane Theatre, published by La Belle Assemblee, 1813.
Physical description
Print depicting the interior of Drury Lane Theatre. A performance is in progress on stage, a large portion of the auditorium is also visible.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.8cm
  • Width: 26.8cm
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print depicting the interior of Drury Lane Theatre, published by La Belle Assemblee, 1813.

The Auditorium & Stage of The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London; viewed from the left of the auditorium 1st tier; with the stage showing a classical scene with Roman soldiers in front of a forest backdrop, orchestra in pit at the front of the stage, full audience in the stalls and circles around, foreground detail shows men and women watching the play and in conversation with each other. Chandelier candle lighting above.
Collection
Accession number
S.1018-1995

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Record createdApril 13, 2010
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