Othello
Creator:
Furse, Roger Kemble, 1903-1972
Date:
1938
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Inscriptions:
Inscribed in upper right recto: Othello; Othello’s armour for arrival in Cyprus. Mr Ralph Richardson. Under tunic, sleeves and breeches green - gold sleeves striped dark brown. Felt armour Indian red gold metal embelishments. Cloak dark green cloth, lined with a higher green silk. Brown swede boots with Indian red scarves at tops gold lion heads; Inscribed on verso on label: Wright Hepburn Gallery: Roger Furse. Old Vic ’38. Othello. Sir R. Richardson - armoured. 60 gns
Description:
Roger Kemble Furse was an English art director and costume designer of stage and film. He won two Oscars for his designs of Hamlet. Here, he depicts the costume to be worn by Othello in the homonymous production at the Old Vic in 1938. The design of the costume abides by the dress code of the period of the story (16th C.). It was worn by Sir Ralph Richardson on Othello’s arrival in Cyprus.
Dimensions:
45 x 28 cm
Signature(s):
Signed in lower right recto: Roger Furst
Identifier:
PNT-00257
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Rights Holder:
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