Not on display

H Beard Print Collection

Print
ca. late 19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of Henry Irving as Dr. Primrose, (The Vicar) and Ellen Terry as Olivia in W.G.Wills's (1828-1891) adaptation of The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Terry first performed the role of "Olivia" at the Royal Court Theatre in 1878. This image shows a scene from a revival of the play at the Lyceum Theatre in 1885.

Object details

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Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Print
Brief description
Portrait of Henry Irving as The Vicar and Ellen Terry as Olivia, in a revival of Olivia, Lyceum Theatre, 1885. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Portrait of Henry Irving as Dr. Primrose (The Vicar) and Ellen Terry as Olivia in W.G.Wills's adaptation of The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, Lyceum Theatre.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 32.5cm
  • Print size width: 24.7cm
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceThe Vicar of Wakefield
Summary
Portrait of Henry Irving as Dr. Primrose, (The Vicar) and Ellen Terry as Olivia in W.G.Wills's (1828-1891) adaptation of The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Terry first performed the role of "Olivia" at the Royal Court Theatre in 1878. This image shows a scene from a revival of the play at the Lyceum Theatre in 1885.
Other number
F.89-10 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.4126-2009

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2009
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