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Print Collection

Photogravure Print
ca. 1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This sepia photogravure shows the actress Sarah Bernhardt in the tragic role of the Duke of Reichstadt, son of Napoleon I, in Rostand's L'Aiglon (The Eaglet). Berhardt first performed this role in France in circa 1900. It was not her first performance in a male part as it followed a daring production of Hamlet in which Bernhardt performed the title role.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePrint Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Sepia photogravure on paper
Brief description
Photogravure print of Sarah Bernhardt in L'Aiglon, circa 1900.
Physical description
A full length sepia photogravure of Sarah Bernhardt dressed in a male milatary uniform consisting of tight knee breeches, a fitted jacket with upstanding collar, cummerband and sword. She is seated on a large rock her head resting on her hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 30.3cm
  • Width: 24.3cm
Measurements given are for the mount to which the image is firmly attached.
Subject depicted
Literary referenceL'Aiglon
Summary
This sepia photogravure shows the actress Sarah Bernhardt in the tragic role of the Duke of Reichstadt, son of Napoleon I, in Rostand's L'Aiglon (The Eaglet). Berhardt first performed this role in France in circa 1900. It was not her first performance in a male part as it followed a daring production of Hamlet in which Bernhardt performed the title role.
Collection
Accession number
S.1225-1986

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Record createdMarch 2, 2010
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