Fine Art Print : Caricature of Walter Gooch, theatre manager
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Caricature of Walter Gooch, theatre manager
Caricature of the theatre manager Walter Gooch (right), manager of the Princesss Theatre, Oxford Street, London. Walk Up! The best Booth in the Fair!
1880
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Media ID 14309640
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Booth Bowtie Bryan Entracte Gooch Manager Oxford Pince Trumpet Walter
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of Victorian theatre with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating caricature of Walter Gooch, the renowned manager of London's Princess Theatre, is brought to life by the brilliant artistic skills of Terry Parker. Drawn in 1880, this print invites you to experience the charm and charisma of the theatre industry during an era of grandeur and elegance. Add a touch of history and whimsy to your home or office decor with this stunning piece of art from Mary Evans Picture Library, now available as a Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 48cm (16" x 18.9")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 caricature, titled "Walk Up! The best Booth in the Fair!" depicts Walter Gooch, the charismatic manager of London's prestigious Princess Theatre located on Oxford Street during the Victorian era. Dressed in an elegant evening attire, Gooch is shown wearing a top hat adorned with a white band and a bowtie, accompanied by a pince-nez and a cane. His distinctive mustache and sideburns add to his distinctive appearance. In this playful illustration, Gooch is shown enticing potential theatre-goers with a trumpet, inviting them to "Walk up!" to his booth at the fair. The image exudes an air of excitement and anticipation, as if to suggest that a night at the Princess Theatre would be an unforgettable experience. The caricature, created by Terry Parker and published in 1880, offers a glimpse into the theatrical world of the 1880s. Gooch's fur-trimmed coat and the elegant evening dresses of the women in the background add to the opulence of the scene. The use of hats, from the top hats of the men to the extravagant headpieces of the women, further emphasizes the fashionable nature of the era. Walter Gooch's tenure at the Princess Theatre was marked by his innovative approach to theatre management and his commitment to bringing the best productions to London audiences. This caricature captures the essence of his charisma and the allure of the theatre during the Victorian era, making it a fascinating piece of historical art and a testament to the enduring appeal of live performance.
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