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Caricature of Arthur Sullivan and Ws Gilbert
Caricature of Arthur Sullivan and Ws Gilbert -- The Latest Converts to Aestheticism. A reference to their latest operetta, Patience, a satire on the aesthetic movement.
1881
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1881 Aesthetic Arthur Bryan Buttonhole Carte Composer Converts Doyly Entracte Gilbert Librettist Monocle Movement Operas Operetta Oyly Partners Partnership Patience Performance Pose Posing Satire Savoy Sullivan Aestheticism Musical
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This caricature, dated 1881, depicts the renowned theatrical duo, Sir Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert, in their latest guise as converts to the aesthetic movement. The satirical illustration, titled "The Latest Converts to Aestheticism," captures the men in posed, exaggerated fashion, reflecting the trends of the time. Arthur Sullivan, the accomplished composer, is shown wearing a monocle and holding a flower in his buttonhole, while Gilbert, the acclaimed librettist, strikes a similar pose with a flower in hand. The pair, known for their successful partnership in the creation of operettas, are here parodied as dabblers in the aesthetic movement, which emphasized beauty and art for art's sake. Their latest operetta, "Patience," a satire on the aesthetic movement, was first performed at the Savoy Theatre in London in 1881. The production, which featured the popular D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, was a huge success and solidified Sullivan and Gilbert's reputation as masters of the genre. This caricature, created by an unknown artist, offers a humorous and insightful glimpse into the partnership between Sullivan and Gilbert, as well as the cultural trends of the 1880s. The men, who had already made a significant impact on the world of entertainment, continue to pose and perform for the amusement of the public, their monocles and flowers serving as symbols of their newfound aesthetic allegiance.
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