Not on display

Henry Irving

Caricature
late 19th century to early 20th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Caricature of Sir Henry Irving as he might be drawn by Max Beerbohm, late 19th century - early 20th century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHenry Irving (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Ink on paper
Brief description
Caricature of Sir Henry Irving as he might be drawn by Max Beerbohm, late 19th - early 20th century
Physical description
Caricature of Henry Irving in a long overcoat and top hat, smoking a cigar. Inscribed ' Sir Henry Irving as he might be drawn by Max'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25.5cm
  • Width: 20cm
Marks and inscriptions


Transliteration
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Part of the Henry Irving Archive, given to the British Theatre Museum Association in January 1959.
Subject depicted
Summary
Caricature of Sir Henry Irving as he might be drawn by Max Beerbohm, late 19th century - early 20th century.
Other number
1959/W/17 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.470-2014

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Record createdFebruary 14, 2014
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