Canvas Print : Benson as Timons / Speare
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Benson as Timons / Speare
(Sir) FRANK ROBERT BENSON English actor-manager in the roll of Timon in Shakespeares Timon of Athens
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Media ID 4396231
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1858 Athens Benson Frank Manager Roll Shakespeare Speare Timon Performing
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring timeless drama into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of Sir Frank Robert Benson as Timon in Shakespeare's Timon of Athens. This evocative portrait, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Benson's masterful portrayal of the tragic character Timon. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring vivid colors and stunning detail. Add a touch of timeless art to your décor and relive the magic of Shakespeare's classic play every day."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the distinguished English actor-manager, Sir Frank Benson, in the role of Timon in Shakespeare's Timon of Athens. The image, taken during a production in the late 19th or early 20th century, showcases Benson's remarkable ability to embody the complex and melancholic character of Timon of Athens. Born on March 2, 1858, in London, England, Benson began his acting career in the late 1870s and quickly rose to prominence as a leading Shakespearean actor. His portrayal of Timon, a wealthy and generous man who grows disillusioned with the world and retreats into misanthropy, required a deep understanding of human emotions and a mastery of Shakespearean language. The photograph, with its rich historical context, transports us back to a time when live theatre was the primary form of entertainment. Benson's intense gaze and expressive facial features bring Timon's soliloquies to life, making the audience feel the full weight of the character's despair and isolation. As a manager, Benson was known for his innovative productions and commitment to preserving the authenticity of Shakespeare's works. He founded the Benson Shakespeare Company in 1895, which toured extensively throughout England and the United States, bringing the Bard's plays to new audiences. This photograph, taken during an unknown production of Timon of Athens between 1858 and 1939, is a testament to Benson's talent and dedication to his craft. It serves as a reminder of the power of live theatre to transport us to other worlds and to evoke deep emotions within us.
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