Macbeth
Photograph
September, 1898 (performed), March 7 1900 (Printed)
September, 1898 (performed), March 7 1900 (Printed)
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Photographic portrait of Robert Taber in a production of Macbeth, at the Lyceum, 1898. The portrait shows Taber as Macduff, and was printed in the Sketch on 7th March, 1900.
The production of Shakespeare's Macbeth formed part of Johnston Forbes-Robertson's actor-management of the Lyceum. The production saw Forbes-Robertson play Macbeth, with Mrs Patrick Campbell as Lady Macbeth and Robert Taber as Macduff.
The production of Shakespeare's Macbeth formed part of Johnston Forbes-Robertson's actor-management of the Lyceum. The production saw Forbes-Robertson play Macbeth, with Mrs Patrick Campbell as Lady Macbeth and Robert Taber as Macduff.
Object details
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| Title | Macbeth (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photographic print on paper |
| Brief description | Photographic portrait of Robert Taber in a production of Macbeth, at the Lyceum, September 1898. |
| Physical description | Photographic portrait of Robert Taber in a production of Macbeth, at the Lyceum, 1898. The mid-length portrait shows Robert Taber as Macduff. He is facing forwards wearing a fur hat, black cloak and chain armour. There is a large buckle attaching his cloak to his right shoulder. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | MR. ROBERT TABER AS MACDUFF, ONE OF HIS MOST SUCCESSFUL IMPERSONATIONS
Photo by Caswall Smith, Oxford Street, W. |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Macbeth |
| Summary | Photographic portrait of Robert Taber in a production of Macbeth, at the Lyceum, 1898. The portrait shows Taber as Macduff, and was printed in the Sketch on 7th March, 1900. The production of Shakespeare's Macbeth formed part of Johnston Forbes-Robertson's actor-management of the Lyceum. The production saw Forbes-Robertson play Macbeth, with Mrs Patrick Campbell as Lady Macbeth and Robert Taber as Macduff. |
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| Accession number | S.74-2017 |
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| Record created | January 11, 2017 |
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