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LevelItem

ReferencePHPN/7/1/41

Artist / Photographer

Wood, Roger

Title

Production photograph of Gloriana, Act II scene 3

Date1953

DescriptionIn the palace of Whitehall Queen Elizabeth (Joan Cross) stands centre stage reading from a platform the letters patent appointing Essex her Deputy in Ireland. Cecil (Arnold Matters) attends behind her; Essex (Peter Pears) stands at the front of the stage with his back to the camera. Courtiers, attendants and palatial splendour fill the surroundings.
Photographer: Roger Wood

Extent1 photograph

Physical DescriptionBlack and white; 21 x 12.5 cm

CopyrightRoger Wood/Royal Opera House

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