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# - [Shakespeare, William]--Everett, June.
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Description
- "An Eye on the Globe" Archive
- watercolour on paper
a fine and extensive archive providing a unique pictorial record of the reconstruction of shakepeare's globe theatre
The pictorial archive records every phase of the reconstruction of the new Globe Theatre in London's bankside from the derelict site to the finished theatre. The heart of the collection comprises over 300 ink and watercolour drawings, etchings, pencil sketches and ink-and-wash sketches that provides the most comprehensive pictorial record of the construction methods, materials and craftspeople.
From the conception of the reconstruction process in 1986 June Everett recorded all activities on the site. She was formally appointed as the Globe's first "artist-in-residence" and, later, "Artist of Record of the Building". A letter from the Chief Executive of Shakespeare's Globe, dated February 1996, notes "I am very conscious of the fact that your record is perhaps the most comprehensive of all of our records of the development of the Globe complex." The artist studied sculpture at the Sir John Cass School of Art and Printmaking at the City and Guilds of London Art School, Kennington. Her watercolours have been exhibited at all the major London exhibitions and she held a solo exhibition at the Royal Festival Hall in 1979.
The pictorial record shows derelict sites, excavations, building works, portraits of workmen, scaffolding, heavy vehicles, adjacent buildings, archaeologists, offices, costumes, casts, construction scenes, actors, royalty, thatching, bricklayers, guided tours, plastering, fire-proofing, installation of seating, rehearsals, bricklaying, backstage views and audiences. A key to the illustrations is included. The archive also records excavations on the site of the Rose Theatre in 1989.
"I wanted to do it because I believed in Sam Wanamaker's dream from a very early stage and I also believe in the continuum of history... I wanted to record for posterity the people who worked on the project, which is why they are identifiable and named... I hope that future generations will find this record useful as an insight into the reconstruction of the Globe." (June Everett)
"Fluent and vibrant drawings" (Birmingham Post)
"...as meticulously drawn as an architect's plan... In her work, Everett has preserved a slice of history and created monuments to an era..." (Artists and Illustrators)
The archive consists of 188 items framed and glazed in 59 frames, 1 print framed and glazed in 1 frame, c.126 items loosely contained in 1 artist's portfolio, c.30 letters relating to the archive, miscelleaneous press cuttings and articles.
The pictorial archive records every phase of the reconstruction of the new Globe Theatre in London's bankside from the derelict site to the finished theatre. The heart of the collection comprises over 300 ink and watercolour drawings, etchings, pencil sketches and ink-and-wash sketches that provides the most comprehensive pictorial record of the construction methods, materials and craftspeople.
From the conception of the reconstruction process in 1986 June Everett recorded all activities on the site. She was formally appointed as the Globe's first "artist-in-residence" and, later, "Artist of Record of the Building". A letter from the Chief Executive of Shakespeare's Globe, dated February 1996, notes "I am very conscious of the fact that your record is perhaps the most comprehensive of all of our records of the development of the Globe complex." The artist studied sculpture at the Sir John Cass School of Art and Printmaking at the City and Guilds of London Art School, Kennington. Her watercolours have been exhibited at all the major London exhibitions and she held a solo exhibition at the Royal Festival Hall in 1979.
The pictorial record shows derelict sites, excavations, building works, portraits of workmen, scaffolding, heavy vehicles, adjacent buildings, archaeologists, offices, costumes, casts, construction scenes, actors, royalty, thatching, bricklayers, guided tours, plastering, fire-proofing, installation of seating, rehearsals, bricklaying, backstage views and audiences. A key to the illustrations is included. The archive also records excavations on the site of the Rose Theatre in 1989.
"I wanted to do it because I believed in Sam Wanamaker's dream from a very early stage and I also believe in the continuum of history... I wanted to record for posterity the people who worked on the project, which is why they are identifiable and named... I hope that future generations will find this record useful as an insight into the reconstruction of the Globe." (June Everett)
"Fluent and vibrant drawings" (Birmingham Post)
"...as meticulously drawn as an architect's plan... In her work, Everett has preserved a slice of history and created monuments to an era..." (Artists and Illustrators)
The archive consists of 188 items framed and glazed in 59 frames, 1 print framed and glazed in 1 frame, c.126 items loosely contained in 1 artist's portfolio, c.30 letters relating to the archive, miscelleaneous press cuttings and articles.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
exhibited: Exhibitions of parts of the archive have been held at the Bear Gardens Museum, International House in St Katharine's Docks, Stamford Museum, Dulwich College, Alleyn's School, the Rathaushalle in Bremen, the Shakespeare Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Globe Theatre itself.
literature: A number of illustrations were reproduced within Barry Day's This Wooden 'O': Shakespeare's Globe reborn in 1996 and Andrew Langley's Shakespeare's Theatre in 1999.