Artwork
Print of Ellen Terry as Mistress Page
Print of Ellen Terry as Mistress Page is a print by Pamela Colman Smith. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This hand-tinted print depicts Ellen Terry as Mistress Page from a 1902 stage production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.
About this work
This print shows Ellen Terry as Mistress Page from a 1902 stage revival of *The Merry Wives of Windsor*. Pamela Colman Smith hand-tinted the print to highlight the actress’s costume and expression.
The play ran at His Majesty’s Theatre. It starred two famous actresses of the day in the comic roles of Mistress Page and Mistress Ford.
Check out more prints by Pamela Colman Smith.
Overview
This hand-tinted print depicts Ellen Terry as Mistress Page from a 1902 stage production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures Ellen Terry in her role as Mistress Page, alongside Madge Kendal as Mistress Ford, in a production that highlighted the comedic talents of both actresses.
Technique & Style
The image was originally drawn by Pamela Colman Smith, whose characteristic interlaced initials 'P', 'C', and 'S' appear in the bottom left corner. The print was later hand-tinted to accentuate Terry's costume and expression.
History & Provenance
The print is dated April 1905, and is related to a 1902 production at His Majesty's Theatre, staged by Herbert Beerbohm Tree to coincide with the coronation of King Edward VII.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pamela Colman Smith (16 February 1878 – 16 September 1951), nicknamed "Pixie", was a British artist, illustrator, writer, publisher, and occultist.
