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H Beard Print Collection

Print
1772 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of a collection of 26 theatrical lithographs. This shows the actor Molé in the role of Egiste in Merope. A caption below the image reads 'A la cour des Rois telle est donc la justice?'

The lithographer is not named but all the lithographs appear to have been published by Robert Sayer, London (1772).

François Molé first performed with the Comédie-Française in 1754, joining the company six years later. From 1760 to 1801, he created no less than 126 roles with great success excelling in comedy and the roles of heroes and lovers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Lithography
Brief description
One of a bound collection of lithographs of French Dramatic Characters, published by Robert Sayer, London, 1772. This shows Mr. Molé as Egiste in Merope. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Printed in the centre of the page this full length lithograph shows a profile image of a man, his wrists manacled together and chained. He is dressed in a short tunic and loose robes with a leopard print sash across his shoulders and around his waist.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.7cm
  • Width: 11.7cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceMerope
Summary
One of a collection of 26 theatrical lithographs. This shows the actor Molé in the role of Egiste in Merope. A caption below the image reads 'A la cour des Rois telle est donc la justice?'

The lithographer is not named but all the lithographs appear to have been published by Robert Sayer, London (1772).

François Molé first performed with the Comédie-Française in 1754, joining the company six years later. From 1760 to 1801, he created no less than 126 roles with great success excelling in comedy and the roles of heroes and lovers.
Collection
Accession number
S.523:13-2010

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Record createdMay 12, 2010
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