Malvolio

Drawing

Edward Martin Taber Family Collection

Drawing of Malvolio from "Twelfth Night"

A graphite drawing of a man with a goatee and moustache, done in profile. The man is wearing a cloak and a pointed cap, and he is carrying a candle. Smoke rises from the candle and the light casts a shadow of his figure in the background. "Malvolio" is handwritten on the man's back.

Name/Title

Malvolio

Entry/Object ID

S.001.F.044.G.1892

Description

A pencil drawing of "Malvolio" in profile. Attributed to Edward Martin Taber.

Type of Drawing

Graphite

Artwork Details

Medium

Graphite

Subject

Portrait

Subject Person or Organization

Malvolio from "Twelfth Night"

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Edward Martin Taber

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Artist

Date made

1892

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Town

Stowe

State/Province

Vermont

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

'Malvolio'

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimensions of the work on its mounting.

Height

10 in

Width

7 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension of the drawing: 6.75 in x 4 in

Accessories

Accessory

Mat

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

On April 14, 1892, Edward Martin Taber writes to artist Joe Evans: "Robert wrote me about Malvolio -- he had thoughts of a black costume -- I advised him to choose green. What say you?". E.M. Taber contributed to set and costume design for some of the productions his brother, Robert Taber, was involved in. Robert Taber would still consult E.M. Taber on his costumes for his stage performances, by letter, once the artist's health prevented him from helping in person.

Created By

Kathleen Garret