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Passion Week at the Play
Passion Week at the Play, by Hablot K Browne (Phiz) Date: 1862
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1862 Audience Bored Browne Cornhill Faces Glum Hablot Lorgnette Passion Phiz Week January
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a captivating and humorous cartoon by Hablot K. Browne, also known as Phiz, graced the pages of Cornhill Magazine in January 1862. This intriguing image transports us back to the 1860s and the world of Victorian theatre. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit theatre, where the passion of the week is not only being played out on the stage but also among the audience. The title "Passion Week at the Play" is a clever play on words, as the passion being referred to is not only the biblical events being enacted on stage but also the various emotions and reactions of the theatre-goers. The cartoon depicts a man and a woman, both with glum expressions, peering at the stage through their lorgnettes. The man's face is a picture of boredom, his eyes half-closed, while the woman's face is etched with lines of concern and worry. The other faces in the audience are equally uninterested, their expressions ranging from boredom to amusement. On the stage, the actors are fully engrossed in their roles, with one man passionately gesturing towards the crowd, while another is being led away in chains. The contrast between the intense passion on stage and the apathy in the audience is a stark reminder of the disparity between reality and illusion. Phiz's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene. The intricate details of the theatre setting, from the ornate curtains to the gilded frames, add to the overall effect of the image. "Passion Week at the Play" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian theatre and the human condition. It reminds us that even in the most mundane of settings, there is always a story to be told, and that sometimes, the most interesting characters can be found in the audience.
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