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His work has provided both a record of costumes and scenery and of the dramatic effect of Irving's performances.\r\n\r\nThis image shows the actor Henry Irving (1838-1905) in the title role of his 1899 production of the play <i>Robespierre</i>, by Victorien Sardou (1831-1908).  Set in 1794 the play focuses on the historical figure of Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794), but otherwise is a work of fiction.  It was produced on a spectacular scale, with a cast of 69 actors and over 100 extras to make up the crowd scenes.","physicalDescription":"Full length portrait of Henry Irving in the title role of <i>Robespierre</i>. He is shown standing in the midst of a countryside landscape, facing slight to his right. In his right hand he holds a cane and top hat, his left is in the pocket of his breeches. He wears a close fitting, double breasted, cut-away, coat with wide lapels over a striped waistcoat and fall front breeches which are trimmed with ribbons at the base and are tucked into a pair of top boots. He also wears a late eighteenth century style wig with a flat crown and a single stiff curl on which a pair of glasses are resting. 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