Drawings: G1196

Title

Playbill design for Robinson Crusoe

Subject

Barrett, Oscar

Artist

Davie, Howard

Dimensions

height: 25.2cm
width: 18.2cm

Other materials

Pen and ink

Inscription/signature

'LYCEUM THEATRE / LESSEE HENRY IRVING / OSCAR BARRETT'S / PANTOMIME / ROBINSON CRUSOE / BOOK / OF / WORDS / PRICE ONE SHILLING'

Drawing, playbill design for Oscar Barrett's Pantomime Robinson Crusoe, performed at the Lyceum theatre in London between 26/12/1895-22/02/1896 with Alice Brookes in the title role. The drawing features the character of Friday supplicating at Robinson Crusoe's feet, while the latter leans over him holding a gun in one hand. The backround features a red sun set over a beach with palm trees.