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Caricature of Dion Boucicault and three other actors
Caricature of Dion Boucicault (?1820-1890), Irish actor and playwright -- Address to the Players. Indicating a poster behind him, he says that no actor could play Romeo with legs like that -- a reference to Henry Irvings recent production at the Lyceum Theatre in which he played Romeo. Irving is on the left; the man on the right is Augustus Harris.
1882
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1882 Actors Address Augustus Boucicault Bryan Casting Dion Entracte Harris Irving Juliet Legs Lyceum Players Playwright Recent Ridicule Ridiculous Romeo Skinny Thin
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This caricature, created by Terry Parker in 1882, showcases a humorous take on Irish actor and playwright Dion Boucicault, along with three other prominent figures of the Victorian theatre scene: Henry Irving, Augustus Harris, and Alfred Bryan. Boucicault, depicted in the center with a smirk and a pointing hand, is addressing the players, drawing attention to a poster behind him. The poster prominently features Henry Irving as Romeo from his recent production at the Lyceum Theatre. With a playful jab, Boucicault quips that no actor could play Romeo with legs as thin and unsuitable for the role as Irving's. Henry Irving, on the left, is shown with a serious expression, while Augustus Harris, on the right, is portrayed with a mischievous grin. Alfred Bryan, though not directly visible in the image, is presumably the intended audience for Boucicault's comment, as he was also a well-known actor of the time. The caricature's intricate details and vivid colors capture the essence of the era's theatre culture, where friendly rivalries and artistic competition were common. The thin and ridiculous depiction of Irving's legs adds an element of humor and lightheartedness to the scene, making this caricature a delightful snapshot of the 1880s theatre scene.
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