Lot Essay
This portrait of the famous Shakespeare actress Ellen Terry (1874-1928) depicts her in the costume of Ophelia, as can be seen in the contemporary photograph (see ill.)
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BY HENRY RYLAND, 1880
Details
Ellen Terry as Ophelia, a plate
By Henry Ryland, 1880
Showing a portrait of the actress Ellen Terry as Ophelia against a background of orange trees, painted on a circular pottery plate
38.5cm. diam.
Painted artist's signature and date
See illustration
By Henry Ryland, 1880
Showing a portrait of the actress Ellen Terry as Ophelia against a background of orange trees, painted on a circular pottery plate
38.5cm. diam.
Painted artist's signature and date
See illustration
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Please note that the provenance should read:
E.W. Godwin
Ellen Terry
Gordon Craig (son of Godwin and Terry)
Robin Craig, his estate in 1994
E.W. Godwin
Ellen Terry
Gordon Craig (son of Godwin and Terry)
Robin Craig, his estate in 1994