Faust
1886
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1886
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Faust is a 1886 by Walter Wilson, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Walter Wilson made this print of a famous play scene in the 1880s. It shows a moment from *Faust*, Act II, Scene 6, on stage at the Lyceum Theatre. The print captures a famous Victorian production that ran for years. The cast included stars like Ellen Terry as Margaret and Henry Irving as Mephistopheles. Irving’s role helped launch his career as Actor-Manager. The show was a huge hit and kept the Lyceum packed. This print sits at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
