La Tosca
Photograph
1888 (performed), c.1888 (Printed)
1888 (performed), c.1888 (Printed)
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Photographic portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in a production of La Tosca, at the Lyceum, 1888.
The performance in Paris would run for over 200 performances, and Bernhardt would take the performance to the Lyceum in 1888. Her Lyceum season formed part of her world tour, visiting South America, Europe, North America and Australia.
The performance in Paris would run for over 200 performances, and Bernhardt would take the performance to the Lyceum in 1888. Her Lyceum season formed part of her world tour, visiting South America, Europe, North America and Australia.
Object details
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| Title | La Tosca (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photographic print on paper |
| Brief description | Photographic portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in a production of La Tosca, at the Lyceum, 1888 |
| Physical description | Photographic portrait of Sarah Bernhardt as La Tosca in a production of La Tosca, at the Lyceum, 1888. The three-quarter length portrait shows Bernhardt standing facing forwards in a light, leaf embroidered dress with a fabric flowers at her right shoulder. She has a jewelled belt and is holding a fan in her hands. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Sarah Bernhardt |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | La Tosca |
| Summary | Photographic portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in a production of La Tosca, at the Lyceum, 1888. The performance in Paris would run for over 200 performances, and Bernhardt would take the performance to the Lyceum in 1888. Her Lyceum season formed part of her world tour, visiting South America, Europe, North America and Australia. |
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| Accession number | S.71-2017 |
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| Record created | January 11, 2017 |
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