Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Count D'Orsay
Drawing
06/08/1904 (drawn)
06/08/1904 (drawn)
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Drawing by J.H. Pizer of Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Count D'Orsay in Clyde Fitch's play The Last of the Dandies, Her Majesty's Theatre, 1901.
Actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) opened Her Majesty's Theatre in London's Haymarket in 1897, and his spectacular productions there became famous for their detailed and realistic settings. Famous for his Shakespearean roles, Tree also appeared in contemporary works, some more successful than others. The Last of the Dandies, based on the life of a real historic figure, Count Albert Guillaume d'Orsay, was considered 'sketchy' and 'picturesque, but dull' by reviewers. This drawing, dated 1904, was based on a drawing by Charles Buchel which was used on the programme cover.
Actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) opened Her Majesty's Theatre in London's Haymarket in 1897, and his spectacular productions there became famous for their detailed and realistic settings. Famous for his Shakespearean roles, Tree also appeared in contemporary works, some more successful than others. The Last of the Dandies, based on the life of a real historic figure, Count Albert Guillaume d'Orsay, was considered 'sketchy' and 'picturesque, but dull' by reviewers. This drawing, dated 1904, was based on a drawing by Charles Buchel which was used on the programme cover.
Object details
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| Title | Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Count D'Orsay (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour and pen and ink on card |
| Brief description | Drawing by J.H. Pizer of Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Count D'Orsay in Clyde Fitch's play The Last of the Dandies, Her Majesty's Theatre, 1901 |
| Physical description | Pen and ink and watercolour drawing of Herbert Beerbohm Tree, full length, in evening dress, top hat and opera cloak, standing with his left hand on his hip and his right hand leaning on a walking cane. The title, 'Mr Tree as Count D'Orsay', is written to the left of the figure. Signed and dated. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Drawing by J.H. Pizer of Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Count D'Orsay in Clyde Fitch's play The Last of the Dandies, Her Majesty's Theatre, 1901. Actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) opened Her Majesty's Theatre in London's Haymarket in 1897, and his spectacular productions there became famous for their detailed and realistic settings. Famous for his Shakespearean roles, Tree also appeared in contemporary works, some more successful than others. The Last of the Dandies, based on the life of a real historic figure, Count Albert Guillaume d'Orsay, was considered 'sketchy' and 'picturesque, but dull' by reviewers. This drawing, dated 1904, was based on a drawing by Charles Buchel which was used on the programme cover. |
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| Accession number | S.763-2014 |
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| Record created | November 17, 2014 |
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