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Drake by Louis N. Parker
Drake by Louis N. Parker. For the revival. His Majestys Theatre is written on the front of the card and 1915 on the reverse, but the run ended on 11th November 1914. Fires on the Spanish coast blaze in the distance? The caption below reads " England is Watching". The image corresponds most closely to Act III scene 2 On board The Revenge at sea. Reproduced in The Stage Year Book 1916 between pp. 14 and 15. Date: 1914
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England is Watching: A Captivating Portrait of Sir Francis Drake by Louis N. Parker This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Sir Francis Drake, a legendary English explorer and naval officer, as he stands at the helm of his ship, The Revenge, during a turbulent night at sea. The image, taken by renowned theatrical photographer Louis N. Parker, was featured in The Stage Year Book 1916, between pages 14 and 15. The scene is set against the backdrop of a distant horizon, where the fires of Spanish coast blaze ominously, casting an eerie glow on the water. Drake, dressed in full armor, gazes intently into the night, his expression a mix of determination and contemplation. He wears a roundhead helmet adorned with intricate designs, and clutches a pike in one hand, ready for battle. The photograph was taken during the revival of Drake's famous voyage to the Spanish Main, which ran from October 1913 to November 11, 1914, at His Majesty's Theatre. The image corresponds most closely to Act III scene 2, where Drake is on board The Revenge at sea, keeping a watchful eye on the Spanish coast. The photograph, with its intriguing composition and historical significance, invites us to imagine the courage and resilience of Sir Francis Drake as he led his men into battle against the Spanish forces. It is a powerful reminder of the rich history and drama that unfolded on the English stage over a century ago.
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