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H Beard Print Collection

Print
early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print entitled 'Depart des Comediens Italiens en 1697' or Departure of the Italian Comedians in 1697. The print represents the Italian players forced departure from Paris after their play La Fausse Prude was interpreted as a personal attack on Madame de Maintenon by Louis XIV.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
engraving, ink on paper
Brief description
Print entitled 'Depart des Comediens Italiens en 1697' or Departure of the Italian Comedians in 1697, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Engraving entitled 'Depart des Comediens Italiens en 1697' or Departure of the Italian Players in 1697.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 37cm
  • Print size width: 42.7cm
Literary referenceLa Fausse Prude
Summary
Print entitled 'Depart des Comediens Italiens en 1697' or Departure of the Italian Comedians in 1697. The print represents the Italian players forced departure from Paris after their play La Fausse Prude was interpreted as a personal attack on Madame de Maintenon by Louis XIV.
Other number
F.155-5 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.3774-2009

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Record createdJanuary 13, 2010
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