Henry Irving as Hamlet
Drawing
1911 (drawn)
1911 (drawn)
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| Place of origin |
Actor-manager Henry Irving (1838-1905) first played Hamlet at the Theatre Royal, Manchester in the 1860s. In 1878, Irving became manager of the Lyceum Theatre, London and opened his first season by playing Hamlet. This production was also his first with Ellen Terry who went on the be his long-term acting partner.
Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) was a painter and illustrator who became the principal cartoonist of Punch magazine. He acted at the Lyceum in his youth, using the name Bernard Gould, and made many drawings of Irving, some which appeared in the theatre's souvenir programmes. His work has provided both a record of costumes and scenery and of the dramatic effect of Irving's performances
Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) was a painter and illustrator who became the principal cartoonist of Punch magazine. He acted at the Lyceum in his youth, using the name Bernard Gould, and made many drawings of Irving, some which appeared in the theatre's souvenir programmes. His work has provided both a record of costumes and scenery and of the dramatic effect of Irving's performances
Object details
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| Title | Henry Irving as Hamlet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Charcoal, pencil and gouache on paper |
| Brief description | Drawing by Bernard Partridge of Henry Irving in the role role of Hamlet, 1911. |
| Physical description | Full length portrait of Henry Irving in the title role of Hamlet. He wears robes over one shoulder and there is a sword and a small dagger attached to his belt. Signed and dated in bottom left hand corner. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Bernard Partridge / m.cm.xi' Note Signature and date in bottom left hand corner |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Hamlet |
| Summary | Actor-manager Henry Irving (1838-1905) first played Hamlet at the Theatre Royal, Manchester in the 1860s. In 1878, Irving became manager of the Lyceum Theatre, London and opened his first season by playing Hamlet. This production was also his first with Ellen Terry who went on the be his long-term acting partner. Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) was a painter and illustrator who became the principal cartoonist of Punch magazine. He acted at the Lyceum in his youth, using the name Bernard Gould, and made many drawings of Irving, some which appeared in the theatre's souvenir programmes. His work has provided both a record of costumes and scenery and of the dramatic effect of Irving's performances |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.326-2011 |
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| Record created | May 17, 2011 |
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