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Dinorah Quadrille

Music Score
ca. mid 19th century - late 19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Front cover of music sheet for Dinorah Quadrille, by Henri Laurent, possibly as performed at Covent Garden Theatre in 1859. Published in London by Boosey & Sons. Cover illustration by Brandard, printed by M&N Hanhart. Created second half 19th century - late 19th century.


Object details

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Object type
TitleDinorah Quadrille (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printing ink on paper
Brief description
Front cover of music sheet for Dinorah Quadrille, by Henri Laurent, published in London by Boosey & Sons, ca. second half 19th century.
Physical description
Front cover of music sheet for Dinorah Quadrille, by Henri Laurent, published in London by Boosey & Sons. Illustrated in colour with scene of Dinorah falling into the ravine, with lightning in the background. Male figures of Hoël and Corentin also feature in the illustration.
Front cover only.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.3cm
  • Width: 24.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Dinorah Quadrille / by Henry Laurent / Proce 3/- / London Boosey & Sons Musical Library, 24 & 28 Holles Street' (Printed on front cover.)
  • 'Dinorah / opera ([Mayerbeer]) / Covent-Garden 1859' (Handwritten in pencil verso, top right.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceDinorah Quadrille
Summary
Front cover of music sheet for Dinorah Quadrille, by Henri Laurent, possibly as performed at Covent Garden Theatre in 1859. Published in London by Boosey & Sons. Cover illustration by Brandard, printed by M&N Hanhart. Created second half 19th century - late 19th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.166-2012

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Record createdMarch 2, 2012
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