H Beard Print Collection
Print
1772 (published)
1772 (published)
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One of a collection of 26 theatrical lithographs. This shows the actor Molé in the role of Le Marquis in Le Dissipateur.
The lithographer is not named but all the lithographs appear to have been published by Robert Sayer, London (1772).
François Molé first performed with the Comédie-Française in 1754, joining the company six years later. From 1760 to 1801, he created no less than 126 roles with great success excelling in comedy and the roles of heroes and lovers.
The lithographer is not named but all the lithographs appear to have been published by Robert Sayer, London (1772).
François Molé first performed with the Comédie-Française in 1754, joining the company six years later. From 1760 to 1801, he created no less than 126 roles with great success excelling in comedy and the roles of heroes and lovers.
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 Mr. Molé as Le Marquis in Le Dissipateur. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Printed in the centre of the page this full length lithograph shows a profile image of a man, both hands outstretched dressed in the knee breeches and three quarter length jacket of a rich late eighteenth century gentleman. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Le Dissipateur |
| Summary | One of a collection of 26 theatrical lithographs. This shows the actor Molé in the role of Le Marquis in Le Dissipateur. The lithographer is not named but all the lithographs appear to have been published by Robert Sayer, London (1772). François Molé first performed with the Comédie-Française in 1754, joining the company six years later. From 1760 to 1801, he created no less than 126 roles with great success excelling in comedy and the roles of heroes and lovers. |
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| Accession number | S.523:6-2010 |
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| Record created | May 11, 2010 |
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