H Beard Print Collection
Print
ca. late 18th century (published)
ca. late 18th century (published)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
A lithograph of an unnamed actor, labelled 'Dejazet', 'acte 1', 'Idam (Gentil-Bernard)'. It appears to have been drawn by the artist Alexandre Lacauchie and printed by J. Rigo et Cie. It is not dated but the clothing in which the actor is dressed resembles the fashions of the late 18th century.
The handwritten note, 'Dejazet', may be a reference to the Theatre Dejazet, Paris, 'Acte 1', suggesting that it shows a costume from the first act. The reference to 'Idam (Gentil Bernard)' is more ambiguous, but could however connect the print with the poet and librettist Pierre Joseph Justin Bernard (1708-1775) who was known as 'Gentil Bernard'.
The lithograph is part of the Harry Beard Collection
The handwritten note, 'Dejazet', may be a reference to the Theatre Dejazet, Paris, 'Acte 1', suggesting that it shows a costume from the first act. The reference to 'Idam (Gentil Bernard)' is more ambiguous, but could however connect the print with the poet and librettist Pierre Joseph Justin Bernard (1708-1775) who was known as 'Gentil Bernard'.
The lithograph is part of the Harry Beard Collection
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithography |
| Brief description | A lithograph of an unnamed actor, labelled 'Dejazet', 'acte 1', 'Idam (Gentil-Bernard) '. It appears to have been drawn by the artist Alexandre Lacauchie and printed by J. Rigo et Cie. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | A full length, hand coloured lithograph of a gentleman in formal, fitted knee breeches and jacket. The jacket and breeches are both black with grey spots, the waistcoat is pale pink and the jacket is lined in a matching colour. He carries a black tricorne hat, trimmed with white at the brim. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions |
|
| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | A lithograph of an unnamed actor, labelled 'Dejazet', 'acte 1', 'Idam (Gentil-Bernard)'. It appears to have been drawn by the artist Alexandre Lacauchie and printed by J. Rigo et Cie. It is not dated but the clothing in which the actor is dressed resembles the fashions of the late 18th century. The handwritten note, 'Dejazet', may be a reference to the Theatre Dejazet, Paris, 'Acte 1', suggesting that it shows a costume from the first act. The reference to 'Idam (Gentil Bernard)' is more ambiguous, but could however connect the print with the poet and librettist Pierre Joseph Justin Bernard (1708-1775) who was known as 'Gentil Bernard'. The lithograph is part of the Harry Beard Collection |
| Associated objects |
|
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.529-2010 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | May 14, 2010 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
