
May one see it?
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
Rough pencil sketch of the actor/manager Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905). Unsigned and undated.
Sir Henry Irving was one of the leading actors of the late 19th century. He became manager of the Lyceum Theatre in 1878 and continued to run the theatre until his death in 1905. He became the first actor to be knighted for services to the theatre in 1895. In 1895 he became the first actor to be knighted for services to the theatre.
Victoria and Albert Museum