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Caricature, Ws Gilbert and Pottinger Stephens
Caricature, Ws Gilbert (1836-1911) and Henry Pottinger Stephens (1851-1903), English dramatists. Gilbert, in the form of a schoolmaster, says of the younger man, " I m blest if Pottinger Stephens isn t trying to write exactly like me!"
1881
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1881 Bryan Desk Dramatist Entracte Gilbert Librettist Pottinger Rival Rivalry Rivals Schoolboy Schoolmaster Stephens Teacher Write Younger Dramatists
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This delightful caricature captures the playful rivalry between two prominent English dramatists, W.S. Gilbert and Henry Pottinger Stephens, during the Victorian era. The image, drawn in 1881, depicts Gilbert, portrayed as a stern schoolmaster, scrutinizing a manuscript held by his younger rival, Pottinger Stephens. With a furrowed brow and a quizzical expression, Gilbert exclaims, "I m blessed if Pottinger Stephens isn't trying to write exactly like me!" Gilbert, known for his collaborations with composer Arthur Sullivan on a series of successful Savoy Operas, was a prolific librettist, writer, and poet. Pottinger Stephens, on the other hand, was a promising young playwright and librettist, who would later go on to write the librettos for several operas with composer Frederic Hymen Cowen. The scene takes place in a study filled with books and academic paraphernalia, reflecting the intellectual and literary milieu of the time. The two men, seated at a desk, are engrossed in their work, each striving to outdo the other in the realm of dramatic writing. The caricature playfully highlights the intense rivalry between the two men, who were both making their mark in the world of English theatre. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process and the camaraderie, as well as the competition, that existed among writers and artists during the late 19th century. It also underscores the importance of education and the role of teachers in shaping the next generation of writers and thinkers.
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