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H Beard Print Collection

Print
early 19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A coloured lithograph of the actor Melingue in the role of the Mauvais Ange in Don Juan de Marana.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.26 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at Porte St. Martin.

The drama Don Juan de Marana, by Dumas père, opened at the Theatre de la Porte de St. Martin in April 1836.

The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Lithography
Brief description
A coloured lithograph of the actor Melingue in the role of the Mauvais Ange in Don Juan de Marana. It is not dated. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
A full length coloured lithograph of an actor in the costume of a devil. He wears a dark outfit, similar in style to a very fitted doublet and hose. The upper section finishes at the top of the hips and the elbows in gathered frills of white material. A striking scarlet cape fastening over the actor's head and with two pointed horns completes the outfit.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.3cm
  • Width: 12.6cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceDon Juan de Marana
Summary
A coloured lithograph of the actor Melingue in the role of the Mauvais Ange in Don Juan de Marana.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.26 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at Porte St. Martin.

The drama Don Juan de Marana, by Dumas père, opened at the Theatre de la Porte de St. Martin in April 1836.

The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.544-2010

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Record createdMay 21, 2010
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