Charles Kemble as Falstaff in 'Henry IV' Greetings Card
Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:
Charles Kemble as Falstaff in 'Henry IV' NPG D22325
© National Portrait Gallery, London
by Richard James Lane, printed by Jérémie Graf, published by Colnaghi and Puckle
The actor and theatre manager Charles Kemble conducted his career in the shadow of his acclaimed brother John Philip Kemble, and his legendary sister Sarah Siddons. He made his debut in the supporting role of Malcolm to his brother's Macbeth at Drury Lane in 1794. Unlike his siblings he acted in comedies as well as tragedies. He managed Covent Garden Theatre between 1822 and 1832; a difficult period when its best members, including the singer Catherine Stephens, were defecting to Drury Lane. Kemble's... more
Card size: 125mm x 175mm
Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.










