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THEATRE / BEAR GARDEN
A view of the Bear Baiting arena with The Globe and The Rose theatres Date: 1612
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1612 Arena Baiting Bear Globe Theatres
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This evocative image captures a glimpse into the vibrant and intriguing world of Elizabethan London, as depicted in a print from 1612. The focus of the scene is the Bear Garden, a popular entertainment venue where bears were baited for the amusement of the crowds. The print shows two prominent playhouses of the time, The Globe and The Rose, situated in the background. The Bear Garden, located just south of the Thames, was a notorious attraction that drew large numbers of spectators. The image reveals the arena in full swing, with a bear pitted against a bull and a group of men, likely bear wardens or trainers, encouraging the animals to fight. The rough, earthy texture of the arena and the chaotic energy of the scene contrast sharply with the elegant and ornate facades of The Globe and The Rose theatres. The Globe, with its distinctive thatched roof and open-air design, was one of the most famous playhouses of the era, where plays by the likes of Shakespeare and Marlowe were performed. The Rose Theatre, located nearby, was another popular venue, known for its innovative stage design and impressive productions. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse and dynamic cultural landscape of early modern Britain, where theatre and bear baiting coexisted as popular forms of entertainment. The juxtaposition of the refined world of the theatre and the raw, primal energy of the Bear Garden serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of Elizabethan society.
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