Fine Art Print : Caricature of Charles Alias and H B Farnie
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Caricature of Charles Alias and H B Farnie
Caricature of Charles Alias (c1852-1921), theatrical costumier, and Henry Brougham Farnie (1836-1889), author, librettist and adapter -- Opera Bouffe collaborators.
1882
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Media ID 14310319
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
1882 Alias Bouffe Bowler Brougham Bryan Costumier Entracte Farnie Glasses Librettist Opera Partners Pince Adapter Buffa Collaborators Musical
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of Opera Bouffe with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating caricature, created by renowned illustrator Terry Parker for Mary Evans Picture Library in 1882, showcases the larger-than-life personalities of Charles Alias and Henry Brougham Farnie. Alias, a theatrical costumier, and Farnie, an author, librettist, and adapter, collaborated on numerous productions during the late 19th century. Their creative partnership brought joy and laughter to audiences, and this print captures their unique chemistry. Add a touch of historical charm and artistic flair to your home or office with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This caricature, created in 1882, beautifully encapsulates the unique partnership between Charles Alias and Henry Brougham Farnie, two Victorian luminaries in the world of opera and musical comedy. Charles Alias (1852-1921), the theatrical costumier, is depicted on the left, his keen eyes hidden behind dark glasses and a pince-nez, intently focusing on the intricate details of a costume spread out before him. His nimble fingers, poised above the fabric, suggest the deft skill and creativity that brought his designs to life. On the right, Henry Brougham Farnie (1836-1889), the author, librettist, and adapter, dons a bowler hat and a small, quizzical monocle, with a pen in hand and a stack of manuscripts nearby. His thoughtful expression and furrowed brow indicate the depth of his intellectual engagement with the collaborative process. The duo's collaboration began in the late 1870s and continued through the 1880s, resulting in a series of successful opera bouffe productions. Their partnership was marked by a shared commitment to creating comic, lighthearted musical works that delighted audiences and showcased Alias's innovative costumes. This caricature, with its charming depiction of these two creative minds at work, serves as a testament to their enduring collaboration and the indelible impact they left on the Victorian theatre scene.
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