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Martin Laroche 
'Richard 2nd, Act 3, Scene 4' 
1857 
  
Albumen print 
6.6 x 5.4 cm (whole object) 
  
The Royal Collection 
RCIN 2800805 
  
 
LL/93015 
  
Photograph of actors recreating Act 3, Scene 4 in William Shakespeare's play Richard II. The scene depicts the Queen, played by Mrs Charles Kean (née Ellen Tree) surrounded by a gardener and two other women.
 
This photograph documents Charles Kean's production of Richard II, with Kean in the title role. The production was shown at Princess's Theatre, London, where Kean presented many adaptations of Shakespeare's plays. The plays were distinguished for their elaborate scenery and attention to detail that included historically authentic costumes and music. Queen Victoria saw Kean's production of Richard II five times (Royal Archives reference VIC/MAIN/Z/115). 
 

 
  
 
  
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