Court Jesters
Drawing
19th century (drawn)
19th century (drawn)
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Watercolour drawing depicting two court jesters, drawn by Oscar Byrn, ca. 19th century.
Oscar Byrn (Byrne) was a ballet dancer, choreographer and ballet-master. He made his first appearance in 1803 at Drury Lane. He and his wife taught dancing and Ellen Terry was among his pupils. Oscar Byrne arranged dances for the Princess's Theatre, Haymarket and St James's Theatre.
Oscar Byrn (Byrne) was a ballet dancer, choreographer and ballet-master. He made his first appearance in 1803 at Drury Lane. He and his wife taught dancing and Ellen Terry was among his pupils. Oscar Byrne arranged dances for the Princess's Theatre, Haymarket and St James's Theatre.
Object details
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| Title | Court Jesters (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Watercolour drawing depicting two court jesters, drawn by Oscar Byrn, 19th century |
| Physical description | Watercolour drawing depicting two court jesters |
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| Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
| Object history | Part of the Alma White Collection, given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Mrs P. Ive in July 1970. |
| Summary | Watercolour drawing depicting two court jesters, drawn by Oscar Byrn, ca. 19th century. Oscar Byrn (Byrne) was a ballet dancer, choreographer and ballet-master. He made his first appearance in 1803 at Drury Lane. He and his wife taught dancing and Ellen Terry was among his pupils. Oscar Byrne arranged dances for the Princess's Theatre, Haymarket and St James's Theatre. |
| Other number | 1970/A/115 - BTMA accession number |
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| Accession number | S.2718-2013 |
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| Record created | July 5, 2013 |
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