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Council Chamber: Scene III
Othello

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Descriptive Information

Image Title
Council Chamber: Scene III
Performance Title
Othello
Author / Composer
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616  
Theater
St. James's Theatre (London, England)  
Opening Performance Date
1951  
Object
Set design
Type
Still image  
Material/Techniques
  • Gouache  
  • Gold print [unclear]  
Support
Paper  
Dimensions
15 1/2 x 11 1/4 in
Associated People
Welles, Orson, 1915-1985  
Style or Period
  • c. 1500-1550
  • Late Italian Renaissance
Production Notes
http://media.library.illinois.edu/Motley/Home/Othello
Description
Set design for Council Chamber in Scene iii (sic) in Othello: brown stage curtains. Two chandeliers, one servant carrying staff to each side, brown table surrounded by councilmen. Three windows through which light shines on white floor. Center window is ceiling-height, side windows are shorter. Four upright decorative brown poles inside windows.
Subject
  • Scenography  
  • Chandeliers (hanging lights)  
  • Theatrical productions  
  • Set design drawings  
Rights
In Copyright
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Inventory Number
511017-097
Collection Title
Motley Collection of Theatre and Costume Design
Collection
Motley Collection of Theatre and Costume Design
Image TitleCouncil Chamber: Scene III
Performance TitleOthello
Author / ComposerShakespeare, William, 1564-1616  
TheaterSt. James's Theatre (London, England)  
Opening Performance Date1951  
ObjectSet design
TypeStill image  
Material/Techniques
  • Gouache  
  • Gold print [unclear]  
SupportPaper  
Dimensions15 1/2 x 11 1/4 in
Associated PeopleWelles, Orson, 1915-1985  
Style or Period
  • c. 1500-1550
  • Late Italian Renaissance
Production Noteshttp://media.library.illinois.edu/Motley/Home/Othello
DescriptionSet design for Council Chamber in Scene iii (sic) in Othello: brown stage curtains. Two chandeliers, one servant carrying staff to each side, brown table surrounded by councilmen. Three windows through which light shines on white floor. Center window is ceiling-height, side windows are shorter. Four upright decorative brown poles inside windows.
Subject
  • Scenography  
  • Chandeliers (hanging lights)  
  • Theatrical productions  
  • Set design drawings  
RightsIn Copyright
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
Inventory Number511017-097
Collection TitleMotley Collection of Theatre and Costume Design
CollectionMotley Collection of Theatre and Costume Design

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