Photographs: PH1865

Title

Sir Henry Irving

Subject

Irving, Henry John (Sir)

Artist

J. Beagles & Co. (London, England)W.& D. Downey

Dimensions

height: 14cm
width: 8.7cm

Inscription/signature

Printed front: "Copyright / No. 191. K / J. BEAGLES & CO. / HENRY IRVING AS CARDINAL WOLSEY. / W. & D. DOWNEY / LONDON, S. W."

Provenance

Presented by Mr Michael Gaunt, March 2023.

Other number

E0136

Postcard depicting actor and actor-manager Sir Henry Irving as Cardinal Wolsey from William Shakespeare's play 'Henry VIII'. Irving is depicted half-length and seated facing the left. He wears a buttoned robe, cardinal hat and ring on his left hand.