Theatre Audience

Artist Thérèse Lessore (Southwick, England, 1884 - 1945)

Mediumetching on paper

ClassificationsPrints

DimensionsPlate Size: Height: 16.3 cm, Width: 15.1 cm
Frame: Height: 38.1 cm, Width: 27 cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1947 by the Sickert Trust.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG006452

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About MeThérèse Lessore was born into a well-known artistic family, which included her grandfather, a designer at Wedgewood’s, her father, the painter Jules Lessore and her brother, Frederick, a sculptor. Thérèse went on to become the third wife of Walter Sickert, whom she nursed until his death. Not surprisingly, she was hugely influenced by her husband, both in style and in subject matter. Like him, she shared a fascination for such subjects as the stage, the circus and music hall. That
influence is evident in the present work, which shows a theatre audience wearing an impressive array of hats. Lessore often accompanied her husband to the theatre and music halls where they both sketched the performers and the audience.
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Lessore, who became the third wife of the artist Walter Sickert, shared with him a fascination for the stage, music hall and circus.