H Beard Print Collection
Print
circa 1821 (published)
circa 1821 (published)
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A full length stipple engraving of Madame Hullin in the character of Bacchante in Alcide. She is dressed in a loose Greek style tunic, pinned at the shoulders, with a leopard skin sash cast over one shoulder and tied at the waist. Both her arms are outstretched and in her left hand she carries a large tambourine. Her hair is dressed with a garland of ivy leaves.
The caption below the image indicates that she performed in a production at the Kings Theatre. Harry Beard Collection.
The caption below the image indicates that she performed in a production at the Kings Theatre. Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
Materials and techniques | Print |
Brief description | A full length stipple engraving of Madame Hullin in the character of Bacchante in Alcide, Harry Beard Collection. |
Physical description | A full length stipple engraving of Madame Hullin in the character of Bacchante in Alcide. She is dressed in a loose Greek style tunic, pinned at the shoulders, with a leopard skin sash cast over one shoulder and tied at the waist. Both her arms are outstretched and in her left hand she carries a large tambourine. Her hair is dressed with a garland of ivy leaves. |
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Literary reference | Alcide |
Summary | A full length stipple engraving of Madame Hullin in the character of Bacchante in Alcide. She is dressed in a loose Greek style tunic, pinned at the shoulders, with a leopard skin sash cast over one shoulder and tied at the waist. Both her arms are outstretched and in her left hand she carries a large tambourine. Her hair is dressed with a garland of ivy leaves. The caption below the image indicates that she performed in a production at the Kings Theatre. Harry Beard Collection. |
Other number | F.157-14 - H Beard collection numbering |
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Accession number | S.6348-2009 |
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Record created | January 19, 2010 |
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