Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
'Richard 2nd. Act 5, Scene 6'
1857Albumen print | 7.4 x 6.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800808
Photograph of actors recreating Act 5, Scene 6 in William Shakespeare's play Richard II. The scene depicts a male actor playing Henry Bolingbroke, and a female actor playing Sir Piers Exton.
This photograph documents Charles Kean's production of Richard II, with Kean in the title role. The production was shown at Princess's Theatre, London, where Kean presented many adaptations of Shakespeare's plays. The plays were distinguished for their elaborate scenery and attention to detail that included historically authentic costumes and music. Queen Victoria saw Kean's production of Richard II five times (Royal Archives reference VIC/MAIN/Z/115).
Creator(s)
Martin Laroche (1814-86) (photographer)
7.4 x 6.2 cm (whole object)
- From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Language, Linguistics and Literature
- Literature
- Drama
- Literature
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Armour
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Theatre
- Language, Linguistics and Literature