William Shakespeare in the Globe Theatre

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Date:1988

Description:The portrait was produced for the Royal Academy of Arts 1988 Summer Exhibition in London. Sutton expressed the hope that it would eventually be displayed at the new Globe Theatre, the building of which had commenced in April 1988. Sutton found the inspiration for the protrait after discussing the Globe project with its architect, Theo Crosby. In painting this portrait, which is one of a number works which he has produced on Shakespearian themes, the artist was inspired by the commencement of work on the re-construction of the Globe Theatre in 1988. London and the River Thames are shown in the background.

Painted 1988

By Philip Sutton R.A. (b. 1928)

Height 160 cm; width 161 cm (frame). Oil on canvas

Identity number SBT 2002-12

On Display at the Shakespeare Centre, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW


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1610s
Portrait of William Shakespeare
Portrait of William Shakespeare

This painting is a naïve copy of the Chandos Portrait attributed to John Taylor ...

1660s
Portrait of Shakespeare
Portrait of Shakespeare

Portrait painting of Shakespeare by Gerard Soest, oils, three-quarter view, almost ...

1680s
The Wright Portrait of William Shakespeare
The Wright Portrait of William Shakespeare

Drawn c. 1688, by Thomas Wright (d. 1700) According to a now very faint inscription, ...

1750s
Portrait painting in oils of Shakespeare
Portrait painting in oils of Shakespeare

Portrait painting in oils of Shakespeare; gilt oval frame

1770s
The Stratford  Portrait of William Shakespeare
The Stratford Portrait of William Shakespeare

Also known as the Hunt portrait, this painting closely resembles the Holy Trinity ...

1800s
Dalton portrait of William Shakespeare
Dalton portrait of William Shakespeare

This painting is copied from the Chandos Portrait. Height 48 cm; width 40 cm ...

1820s
William Shakespeare between Tragedy and Comedy
William Shakespeare between Tragedy and Comedy

An oil painting on wood panel by Richard Westall R.A. (1766-1836) depicting Shakespeare ...

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Donor ref:SBT 2002-12 (13/9821)

Source: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - Museum

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