Artwork
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Untitled is a drawing by Frederick Victor Poole. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Frederick Victor Poole drew this scene around 1900. It’s a watercolor made to print in a magazine like The Penny Illustrated Paper. The pages show moments from a play called The Hunt.
The drawings aren’t dated or signed, but a note on the back says Poole did them. They came from a big group of theatrical sketches given to the museum in 1914.
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Overview
This watercolour drawing, created around 1900 by Frederick Victor Poole, depicts scenes from a theatrical production of 'The Hunt'.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing illustrates a series of moments from the play, capturing the essence of the performance.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the drawing was intended for reproduction in an illustrated magazine, such as The Penny Illustrated Paper.
History & Provenance
The drawing was part of a collection of theatrical sketches commissioned from contemporary artists and donated to the museum by Sir William James Ingram in 1914.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Victor Poole (1865–1936) was an artist, born in Southampton.
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Divorce hearing in November 1903 of Vesta Victoria (1873-1951). Drawing by F.V. Poole for an illustrated newspaper.
Manufacturer's proof of a souvenir Christmas card for 1902 featuring Mabel Hirst and Daisy Le Hay who were appearing in <i>A Country Girl</i>, Daly's Theatre, 1902. Photograph by Foulsham & Banfield; drawing by F.V. Poole
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