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The Statue Scene from "The Winter's Tale", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown. The Statue Scene from "The Winter's Tale", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Statue Scene from "The Winter's Tale", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown. The Statue Scene from "The Winter's Tale", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Statue Scene from "The Winter's Tale", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. London stage production. The revival continues its unprecedented success, and if possible, increases in effect and attraction with every performance. The whole is now mellowed by repetition, and so much time has been gained that the play terminates before half-past eleven'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This image hails from the Princess Theatre in London during the 1856 revival of Charles Kean's production of "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare. The scene depicted is the famous Statue Scene, a pivotal moment in the play where Leontes, the deceived king, believes his wife Hermione to be dead and orders a statue to be made in her likeness. In this photograph, the actors portraying Leontes (Charles Kean) and Paulina (Mrs. Kean) are frozen in mid-action, with the lifelike statue of Hermione (Mrs. Faucit) standing in the background. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, showcases the theatrical brilliance of the production, which was praised for its authenticity and mellowed performances. The play, which originally ran for over three hours, had been shortened to end before half-past eleven, ensuring continued success and attraction for its audiences. This photograph offers a glimpse into the 19th-century theatrical world, capturing the essence of Shakespeare's timeless tale and the artistry of its performers.
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