Historical portrait. W. & D. Downey studio. Based on the date, either William Downey (1829-1915) or William Edward Downey (1855-1908)..Life and work
About Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker (1847–1912) was an Irish novelist whose Dracula, published in 1897, became a landmark of Gothic fiction. Educated at Trinity College, he worked in the civil service and theatre criticism before managing London's Lyceum Theatre for Henry Irving. His fiction also includes The Mystery of the Sea and The Jewel of Seven Stars. His close involvement with theatrical life is documented in his memoir of Irving.
