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The Bondman, by Unknown, photographic, 1906

The Bondman

Unknown

1906

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Bondman is a 1906 photographic by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1906
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting shows a man in a simple robe, looking down. He's a character from a play. The play is "The Bondman" by Hall Caine, and this photo was taken during a production at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 1906. The photo is interesting because it gives us a glimpse of what theater was like back then. You can learn more about this kind of photography at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.

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