A fascinating vintage theatrical costume design print depicting Doll Tearsheet from Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part II, after an original costume study by the celebrated theatre designer Desmond Heeley.

The artwork portrays the character seated with a tankard in hand, rendered in Heeley’s distinctive expressive style with loose brushwork and rich earthy tones. Handwritten annotations identify the play, character and actress Frances Hyland, one of Canada’s most acclaimed Shakespearean performers and a leading figure of the Stratford Festival.

Signed and dated “Heeley ’65” within the image, this print reproduces an original 1965 costume design created for a Shakespearean stage production. Presented in its original black and gilt frame behind glass, it offers a wonderful glimpse into mid-century theatre design and Shakespearean performance history.

A highly decorative and unusual piece that will appeal to collectors of theatre memorabilia, Shakespeareana, costume design, and mid-century wall art.

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with age. Light foxing, toning and spotting visible to the print, together with minor wear to the frame. Ready to display.

Features

• Vintage theatrical costume design print
• After an original design by Desmond Heeley
• Dated 1965 within the artwork
• Depicts Doll Tearsheet from Henry IV Part II
• References actress Frances Hyland
• Original black and gilt frame
• Glazed front
• Shakespeare and theatre memorabilia
• Mid-century decorative wall art

Perfect For

• Shakespeare enthusiasts
• Theatre and drama collectors
• Stratford Festival memorabilia collections
• Literary interiors
• Gallery walls
• Mid-century décor
• Costume and stage design enthusiasts

An evocative piece of theatrical history celebrating one of Shakespeare’s most colourful characters through the work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential stage designers.

Dimensions

H27cm × W21.5cm