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Mrs Olga Nethersole in Sapho, c1900
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Mrs Olga Nethersole in Sapho, c1900
Mrs Olga Nethersole in Sapho, c1900. Olga Isabella Nethersole (1867-1951), English actress, theatre producer, and wartime nurse/health educator. Sapho was a 1900 play by Clyde Fitch (1865-1909), based on an 1884 French novel of the same name by Alphonse Daudet and an 1885 play by Daudet and Adolphe Belot. It was at the center of a sensational American indecency trial involving the play?s star and producer/director, Olga Nethersole. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]
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This print showcases Mrs Olga Nethersole in her iconic role as Sapho, taken around 1900. Mrs Nethersole was a renowned English actress, theatre producer, and wartime nurse/health educator. The play "Sapho" written by Clyde Fitch and based on the French novel of the same name by Alphonse Daudet, became embroiled in a scandalous American indecency trial involving its star and producer/director, Olga Nethersole. In this image, we see Mrs Nethersole standing confidently in an elegant red dress against a backdrop that exudes timeless charm. She sits on a leather chair with an air of poise while holding a cigarette between her fingers. Her expressive eyes draw you into the photograph as she captivates audiences both on stage and through this striking portrait. The watercolour effect adds depth to the image, enhancing every detail from the intricate lettering to the texture of her clothing. This print is part of Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4 edited by William Gamble and published by A. W. Penrose & Co. , London. Mrs Olga Nethersole's portrayal of Sapho remains etched in history as one of her most memorable performances. Through this photograph, we catch a glimpse of her talent and charisma that made her such an influential figure in English entertainment during the early 20th century.
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