Black-Faced Entertainer at the Royal Standard, London, Joseph Pennell, January 1891

Original caption "the unrivalled nigger of the royal standard," london, england. View from the back of the audience toward stage with black-face comedian performing, top hat jauntily perched on head. Audience extremely well-dressed with a number of bowler hats visible. Drawing on blue paper: wash, gouache; signed in pencil; sheet 25. 4 x 35. 1 cm. Originally published in: anstey, f. , "london music halls," harper's new monthly magazine (january 1891). Date: January 1891.