King Arthur
Print
1895 (performed), January 26th 1895 (Published)
1895 (performed), January 26th 1895 (Published)
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Caricature print showing scenes from a production of King Arthur, at the Lyceum Theatre, January 12th 1895. The three scenes depicted are 'The Magic Sword-A Mere Trick', 'A Cosy Corner' and 'Morte D'Arthur'. Characters depicted include Henry Irving as King Arthur, Jonston Forbes-Robinson as Lancelot, Frank Cooper as Mordred and Ellen Terry as Guinevere.
The adaptation was written by J. Comyns Carr and was produced by Henry Irving, starring Irving and Ellen Terry. The music was composed by Arthur Sullivan and the sets, costume and artwork by Pre-Raphaelite artist and designer Sir Edward Burne-Jones. The production was an incredible success and ran for over 100 performances, and also toured North America.
The adaptation was written by J. Comyns Carr and was produced by Henry Irving, starring Irving and Ellen Terry. The music was composed by Arthur Sullivan and the sets, costume and artwork by Pre-Raphaelite artist and designer Sir Edward Burne-Jones. The production was an incredible success and ran for over 100 performances, and also toured North America.
Object details
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| Title | King Arthur (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Caricature print showing scenes from a production of King Arthur, at the Lyceum Theatre, January 12th 1895 |
| Physical description | Caricature print showing three scenes from a production of King Arthur, at the Lyceum Theatre, January 12th 1895. The scene at the top left shows 'The Magic Sword-A Mere Trick' showing King Arthur, played by Henry Irving lifting excalibur in the air. The sword is glowing and Arthur's bird helmet is stressed with extended wings. The scene at the top right shows 'A Cosy Corner' showing two characters embraced and about to kiss, with others behind the bush looking at them, with the character hiding on the right saying 'Peep Bo!'. The two embracing characters are most probably Johnston Forbes-Robinson as Lancelot and Ellen Terry as Guinevere. The two characters behind the bush are also most probably Mordred played by Frank Cooper and Sir Agravaine played by 'Mr. Lacy'. The third scene depicts 'Morte D'Arthur' shows Lancelot and Arthur in armour fighting with swords. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | JAN. 17, 1895 PALL MALL BUDGET. 7
"KING ARTHUR" AT THE LYCEUM
THE TURRET ABOVE THE RIVER AT CAMELOT: FINALE OF ACT III |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | King Arthur |
| Summary | Caricature print showing scenes from a production of King Arthur, at the Lyceum Theatre, January 12th 1895. The three scenes depicted are 'The Magic Sword-A Mere Trick', 'A Cosy Corner' and 'Morte D'Arthur'. Characters depicted include Henry Irving as King Arthur, Jonston Forbes-Robinson as Lancelot, Frank Cooper as Mordred and Ellen Terry as Guinevere. The adaptation was written by J. Comyns Carr and was produced by Henry Irving, starring Irving and Ellen Terry. The music was composed by Arthur Sullivan and the sets, costume and artwork by Pre-Raphaelite artist and designer Sir Edward Burne-Jones. The production was an incredible success and ran for over 100 performances, and also toured North America. |
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| Accession number | S.638-2016 |
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| Record created | November 11, 2016 |
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