Fine Art Print : Caricatures of Henry Irving and Edwin Booth
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Caricatures of Henry Irving and Edwin Booth
Caricatures, Rival Hamlets. Showing Henry Irving and Edwin Booth, an English Hamlet and an American Hamlet looking quizzically at each other.
1880
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Media ID 14310359
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Actors Booth Bryan Casual Edwin Encounter Entracte Hamlet Hamlets Hands Irving Meeting Pockets Rival Shakespeare Shakespearean Suspicious Tall Thin Quizzical
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating world of 19th-century theatre with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating duo features caricatures of Henry Irving and Edwin Booth, two legendary actors known for their iconic portrayals of Hamlet. Drawn by the renowned Terry Parker for Mary Evans Picture Library in 1880, these prints depict the English Hamlet and the American Hamlet, each with a quizzical expression as they compare their interpretations of Shakespeare's tragic hero. Add a touch of theatrical history and charm to your home or office with these stunning Fine Art Prints.
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 46.7cm (16" x 18.4")
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 print from 1880, entitled "Rival Hamlets," showcases a fascinating encounter between two legendary Shakespearean actors, Henry Irving and Edwin Booth. Both men are depicted in the iconic role of Hamlet, with Irving representing the English Hamlet and Booth, the American Hamlet. The artists, Alfred Bryan and Victor Victor, have skillfully captured the essence of each actor's unique stage presence. Henry Irving, with his long, flowing hair and tall, thin frame, gazes quizzically at Edwin Booth. Irving, known for his meticulous and subtle acting style, is portrayed with a casual air, his hands in his pockets, as if he's taking a moment to size up his American counterpart. Booth, on the other hand, is depicted with a more intense and expressive demeanor. His thick, curly hair and piercing gaze convey a sense of suspicion and challenge. The two actors, rivals in their own right, had never appeared on stage together. However, their mutual respect for each other's talents was well-documented. This caricature captures the intrigue and excitement surrounding their potential meeting, as two of the greatest Hamlets of their time came face to face. The print is a testament to the enduring allure of Shakespeare's most famous character and the captivating performances of these two iconic actors.
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