Gardener, costume sketch for Henry Irving’s Planned Production of King Richard II 

This costume sketch by Edwin Austin Abbey is a design for a gardener character in a planned production of King Richard II by famed actor Henry Irving. The sketch is simple but striking, portraying the gardener in profile, holding a rake. The figure wears a brown jerkin, a kilt, and knee-high boots. Over this, he wears a red hood pulled up to cover his face, a design that reflects the era and adds to the character's mysteriousness. While this design was never realized for the stage, it showcases Abbey's talent for capturing the essence of a character through a single, expressive line.