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Sketches from "The Armada"at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
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Sketches from "The Armada"at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1595684 Sketches from " The Armada" at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from " The Armada" at Drury-Lane Theatre. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 September 1888.
F H Townsend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23393562
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Auto Da Fe Chorus Defeat Drury Lane Theatre Miss Winifred Emery Queen Elizabeth Lola
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This engraving titled "Sketches from 'The Armada' at Drury-Lane Theatre" takes us back to the vibrant world of 19th-century London theater. The image, captured by Frederick Henry Townsend, showcases a scene from the renowned play "The Armada" which was performed at Drury-Lane Theatre in 1888. In this lively depiction, we witness a moment of intense drama and defeat on stage. The performers, including Cicely Manners, Vyvyan Foster, Miss Winifred Emery, Miss Maud Milton, and Miss Kate James among others, are seen portraying various characters with great skill and passion. They bring to life the historic events surrounding Queen Elizabeth I's victory over the Spanish Armada. The composition beautifully captures the energy of the chorus as they surround Miss Ada Neilson playing Queen Elizabeth I. Her regal presence is enhanced by her fellow actresses such as Miss Edith Bruce and Sybil Tilney who portray important figures in this historical narrative. One cannot help but be drawn into this mesmerizing scene that depicts an auto da fe where Lola (played by Jenkin Blount) confronts Don Alvarez (portrayed by Leonard Boyne). Their performances convey a sense of tension and conflict that adds depth to this theatrical production. Overall, this enchanting print transports us back in time to experience both the grandeur of Drury-Lane Theatre and the talent of these remarkable actors who brought history alive on stage.
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