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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D6052/1/8
TitleA Visit to the Playhouse
Date[1781]
DescriptionAn interior scene in a theatre. In the gallery sit a stern looking couple, both wearing high toupée wigs. Footmen stand behind other spectators sitting in the gallery, and one man is being passed a tankard by someone on the stalls.

Below the gallery is a sea of faces; most are watching the play, whilst some laugh or yawn. On the left are some of the musicians from the orchestra.
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809) of London and Stanton by Dale, artist and writer
Further InformationOriginal Sketches from Life Etc Sketch the 18th
Physical DescriptionPen and ink drawing. Size 258 x 194 mm.
CopiesA digital copy of this item is available to view on the public computers at the record office.
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A Visit to the Playhouse

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