Frank Burnand (1836-1917), Playwright and humorist; editor of Punch
Sir Francis Cowley ('Frank') Burnand
Sitter in 14 portraits
One of the most prolific dramatic authors and burlesque writers ever known, with nearly two hundred works to his credit. His first production was a burlesque entitled Dido, produced at the St James's Theatre in 1860; his most notable pieces included Ixion, or the Man at the Wheel (1863), Black Eyed Susan (1866) and Ariel (1883), based on The Tempest. One of Burnand's biggest successes was the burlesque The Colonel (1881), which made so much money for actor-manager Edgar Bruce that he was able to build the Prince of Wales Theatre. In 1861, Burnand joined the staff of Punch. He became the magazine's editor in 1880, a post that he held until his retirement in 1906.
probably by Lock & Whitfield, published by Wyman & Sons
woodburytype, published 1 February 1879
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probably by Lock & Whitfield, published by Wyman & Sons
woodburytype, published 1 February 1879
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by Unknown photographer
albumen print, 1880s
NPG x9051
by St James's Photographic Co
carbon print, published mid 1880s
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by Walery, published by Sampson Low & Co
carbon print on card mount, published November 1888
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Group at the Houses of Parliament
by Sir (John) Benjamin Stone
platinum print in card window mount, July 1899
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by Unknown photographer
albumen cabinet card, circa 1899
NPG x4904
by Sir (John) Benjamin Stone
platinum print in card window mount, July 1899
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by Frederic G. Hodsoll
bromide print, early 1900s
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by Walter H. Barrett
albumen carte-de-visite, 26 October 1902
NPG x4903
by Walery, published by Sampson Low & Co
carbon print on card mount, published November 1888
NPG Ax9111
by Walter Stoneman, for James Russell & Sons
bromide print, circa 1916
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