Drawing

circa 1878 · Drawing · 32.5 × 24.5 cm

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Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

Checked: 7 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

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About the work

This pencil sketch of Henry Irving formed part of a set of sketches of the actor collected in a scrapbook.

This image shows Henry Irving as he appeared in the title role of Vanderdecken by W.G. Wills & P. Fitzgerald. The production opened at Lyceum on 8th June, 1878.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Particulars

Accession number: S.871-1985

What it shows

Irving, Henry

Sources

Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 7 days ago
Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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