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Good Fortune

Drawing
1925 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pen and ink drawing by E.P. Kinsella, showing two men, each clasping the hand of a female figure representing Fortune. The left hand figure is the theatre impresario Walter Melville. Signed E.P.K., and dated 1925.

Walter Melville (1875-1937) ran the Lyceum Theatre in partnership with his brother Frederick between 1910-1938. They became particularly known for the spectacular pantomimes which they produced each year.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleGood Fortune (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and watercolour on card
Brief description
Pen and ink drawing by E.P. Kinsella, showing two men, each clasping the hand of a female figure representing Fortune. The left hand figure is the theatre impresario Walter Melville. Signed E.P.K., and dated 1925.

Physical description
Pen and ink drawing showing two men, each clasping the hand of a female figure who stands on a winged wheel and wears a blindfold labelled 'Fortune'. Both men are glancing up towards Fortune, who soars above them. To either side of her head is the date 1925 in watercolour.

A handwritten caption at the base of the sketch reads 'That Fortune smile upon you, and guide you on your way - / Is the heartiest of Wishes from your old friend E.P.K. POET AND PAINTER'. Dated 1925.

Dimensions
  • Height: 25.2cm
  • Width: 19.1cm (approximate)
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'That Fortune smile upon you, and guide you on your way - / Is the heartiest of Wishes from your old friend E.P.K. POET / AND PAINTER / 1925.' (Handwritten annotation in ink, base of image)
  • Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Andrew Melville
Summary
Pen and ink drawing by E.P. Kinsella, showing two men, each clasping the hand of a female figure representing Fortune. The left hand figure is the theatre impresario Walter Melville. Signed E.P.K., and dated 1925.

Walter Melville (1875-1937) ran the Lyceum Theatre in partnership with his brother Frederick between 1910-1938. They became particularly known for the spectacular pantomimes which they produced each year.
Collection
Accession number
S.374-2014

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Record createdJanuary 23, 2014
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