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Maurice Barrymore by John Axe

11/11/2009

 
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Maurice Barrymore was one of the great actors of the late 19th century (and the father of an acting dynasty that continues today).

19th century actors are a lot of fun because stage costumes back then were so fanciful (and often even ridiculous).

This is one of a handful of John Axe dolls I have in my collection. While I often enjoy Axe's subjects, his dolls are of mixed success for me. I think his faces in particular are not very attractive, unfortunately. In the case of this set of dolls, for example, the first one is good, but the second one looks a little strange, especially when you consider that Maurice Barrymore was quite handsome. Still, it's a nice small set and I enjoy having it as part of my collection.  Click on the image to see the art in much better detail!

Also, click here to see the original costume of "Orlando" represented above.

Lisa Perrin link
1/10/2010 11:05:08 am

hello!

I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your site! The 19th century and paper dolls are two of my very favorite things!
and thank you so much for featuring my Poe paper doll :)

boots link
1/13/2010 09:19:51 am

thank you! i absolutely love your art style (and am so sorry to have missed your recent giveaway!). i'm amazed at how beautiful your lines are ~ and how much they evoke that 19th century ephemeral quality.

: D


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