The Exterior of Drury Lane Theatre
1821
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1821
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie painted this watercolour in 1821. It shows a big night at Drury Lane Theatre in London. The place buzzed for two Mondays that June, marking the Battle of Waterloo and cheering the king’s soon-to-be coronation. Four hours of plays, music, masks, food and dancing filled the theatre. The picture catches the glitter and excitement in the air. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next if you want to see more of these lively scenes.
