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Antique Framed Print : Portrait of J D Stoyle, English actor
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Portrait of J D Stoyle, English actor
Portrait of James D Stoyle (1831-1880), English character actor and comedian, who had recently appeared in the role of Ben Barnacle (depicted in the top left corner) in a production of Billee Taylor by Stephens and Solomon at the Imperial Theatre, London. The song he sang, All on Account of Eliza, was whistled all over London.
1881
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Media ID 14310381
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1881 Barnacle Bryan Character Comedian Eliza Entracte Role Solomon Song Stephens Taylor
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.5cm x 24.4cm (7.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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 portrait captures the essence of James D. Stoyle (1831-1880), an English character actor and comedian, in the prime of his career. At the time this photograph was taken, Stoyle had recently appeared in the role of Ben Barnacle in a production of Billee Taylor by Stephens and Solomon at the Imperial Theatre in London. The image finds him in character, with a mischievous grin and a top hat perched atop his head, a nod to Barnacle's penchant for mischief and shenanigans. The production, which took place in 1881, was met with mixed reviews, but Stoyle's performance of the song "All on Account of Eliza" during the transe scene left audiences divided. While some were enchanted by his comedic timing and vocal prowess, others took to whistling throughout the performance. The controversy surrounding the song only added to Stoyle's reputation as a daring and unconventional performer. The Victorian era was a time of innovation and change in the world of theatre, and Stoyle was a man ahead of his time. With his unique blend of character acting and comedy, he left an indelible mark on the stage. This portrait, taken in the 1880s, serves as a testament to Stoyle's talent and the impact he had on audiences during his time on stage in London.
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