Artwork
Print of Ellen Terry as Nance Oldfield
Print of Ellen Terry as Nance Oldfield is a print by Pamela Colman Smith. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This hand-tinted print depicts Ellen Terry as Nance Oldfield, a character from a late 19th-century comedy.
About this work
This print shows actress Ellen Terry in a role from a late 19th-century play. Pamela Colman Smith made it around 1900, adding her own hand-tinted colors later.
The print marks Terry playing Nance Oldfield, a comedy by Charles Reade. The rights to the play were bought for Terry by her stage partner, Sir Henry Irving.
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Overview
This hand-tinted print depicts Ellen Terry as Nance Oldfield, a character from a late 19th-century comedy. Created by Pamela Colman Smith, the print is dated April 1905.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Ellen Terry in the title role of Nance Oldfield, a comedy written by Charles Reade. The play's rights were acquired for Terry by her stage partner, Sir Henry Irving, highlighting their professional collaboration.
Technique & Style
Pamela Colman Smith's original drawing is marked with her characteristic interlaced initials 'P', 'C', and 'S' in the bottom left corner. The print was later hand-tinted, adding color to the image.
History & Provenance
Pamela Colman Smith was closely associated with the Lyceum Theatre Company and Ellen Terry from the late 1890s, working in illustration, stage design, and painting. Her work with Terry is reflected in this print.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pamela Colman Smith (16 February 1878 – 16 September 1951), nicknamed "Pixie", was a British artist, illustrator, writer, publisher, and occultist.
