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Sir Henry Irving

(1838-1905), Actor-manager

Sir Henry Irving (John Henry Brodribb)

Sitter in 122 portraits
Actor; first achieved success on the London stage in the 1860s and, in 1867, played for the first time with Ellen Terry, beginning their famous theatrical association. He established his reputation as a tragedian with his Hamlet at the Lyceum in 1874 and played many Shakespearean and classic roles in a style which was individual and controversial, but which held audiences spellbound. A great manager as well as actor, Irving organized several American and Canadian tours, received many honours, and was the first actor to be knighted.

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Sir Henry Irving, by Jules Bastien-Lepage - NPG 1560

Sir Henry Irving

by Jules Bastien-Lepage
oil on canvas, 1880
On display in Room 24 on Floor 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1560

Sir Henry Irving, copy by (Edward) Onslow Ford - NPG 5689

Sir Henry Irving

copy by (Edward) Onslow Ford
bronze bust, circa 1906-1907, based on a work of circa 1883-1884
NPG 5689

Sir Henry Irving, by Harry M. Allen, after  Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt - NPG 1453

Sir Henry Irving

by Harry M. Allen, after Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt
oil on canvas, late 19th century, based on a work of 1884
NPG 1453

Sir Henry Irving, by Lock & Whitfield - NPG x17929

Sir Henry Irving

by Lock & Whitfield
woodburytype on card mount, circa early 1870s
NPG x17929

Sir Henry Irving, by Lock & Whitfield - NPG x17935

Sir Henry Irving

by Lock & Whitfield
woodburytype on card mount, circa early 1870s
NPG x17935

Sir Henry Irving, by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company - NPG Ax46233

Sir Henry Irving

by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870s
NPG Ax46233

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