H Beard Print Collection
Print
1772 (published)
1772 (published)
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One of a collection of 26 theatrical lithographs. This print shows one of the great Arlequins of the Comédie Italienne, Carlo Bertinazzi, known as Le Carlin (1713-1783). He is shown in the role of Arlequin Soldat in Arlequin, Soldat, Enfant &c'.
The lithographer is not named but all the lithographs appear to have been published by Robert Sayer, London (1772).
The lithographer is not named but all the lithographs appear to have been published by Robert Sayer, London (1772).
Object details
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| Title | H 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 the actor Carlo Bertinazzi in the role of Arlequin Soldat in Arlequin, Statue, Enfant &c. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Printed in the centre of the page this full length lithograph shows a man in a harlequin costume. He is leaning to his left and gesturing towards the ground with a short staff which he carries in his right hand. His face is masked and he wears a rough wig with a thin plaited tail. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Arlequin, Soldat, Enfant &c |
| Summary | One of a collection of 26 theatrical lithographs. This print shows one of the great Arlequins of the Comédie Italienne, Carlo Bertinazzi, known as Le Carlin (1713-1783). He is shown in the role of Arlequin Soldat in Arlequin, Soldat, Enfant &c'. The lithographer is not named but all the lithographs appear to have been published by Robert Sayer, London (1772). |
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| Accession number | S.523:24-2010 |
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| Record created | May 12, 2010 |
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