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Robert Atkins

Drawing
1950s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Self portrait drawing of the actor Robert Atkins (1886-1972), possibly as Falstaff, pen and ink, signed, 1950s.



Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRobert Atkins (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Ink on paper
Brief description
Self portrait drawing of Robert Atkins, possibly as Falstaff, pen and ink, signed, 1950s
Physical description
Pen and ink, head and shoulders profile drawing of Robert Atkins, signed.



Dimensions
  • Design height: 24cm (mount)
  • Design width: 19cm (mount)
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Robert Atkins' (Artist's signature, lower right hand corner)
  • Transliteration
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by the executors of Leslie Henson in June 1959.
Literary referenceHenry IV
Summary
Self portrait drawing of the actor Robert Atkins (1886-1972), possibly as Falstaff, pen and ink, signed, 1950s.



Other number
1959/W/13 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.2176-2014

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Record createdMarch 10, 2015
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