H Beard Print Collection
Print
mid 19th century (printed)
mid 19th century (printed)
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A coloured lithograph of the actress and dancer Mlle. Léontine in the role of Christine in Stella. Printed by J. Rigo et Cie, r. Richer, 7. Circa mid 19th century.
This appears to be part of a series of prints entitled 'Galerie Dramatique' and is associated with the Théâtre de la Gaîté.
This theatre opened in 1792 and its company, previously Danseurs de la Roi, were renamed Danseurs de la Gaîté. It was rebuilt in 1808 and again in 1835, each time on the same site. The theatre closed permanently in 1989.
The title Stella may refer to a ballet, also known as The Smugglers, which was choreographed by Arthur Saint-Leon and had music by Cesare Pugni. This ballet was first performed at the Opéra de Paris on 22nd February 1850 .
It is part of the Harry Beard Collection
This appears to be part of a series of prints entitled 'Galerie Dramatique' and is associated with the Théâtre de la Gaîté.
This theatre opened in 1792 and its company, previously Danseurs de la Roi, were renamed Danseurs de la Gaîté. It was rebuilt in 1808 and again in 1835, each time on the same site. The theatre closed permanently in 1989.
The title Stella may refer to a ballet, also known as The Smugglers, which was choreographed by Arthur Saint-Leon and had music by Cesare Pugni. This ballet was first performed at the Opéra de Paris on 22nd February 1850 .
It is part of the Harry Beard Collection
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithography |
| Brief description | A coloured lithograph of the actress and dancer Mlle. Léontine in the role of Christine in Stella. Printed by J. Rigo et Cie, r. Richer, 7. Circa mid 19th century. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | A full length coloured lithograph showing a woman in a scarlet jacket worn over a black, wide skirted dress, the hem of which is decorated with bands of scarlet and blue. Her dark hair is gathered in a long plait and she wears a delicate white cap at the back of her head. Her hands are crossed over her white apron and she is carrying what appears to be a smaller wicker basket over her right arm. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Stella |
| Summary | A coloured lithograph of the actress and dancer Mlle. Léontine in the role of Christine in Stella. Printed by J. Rigo et Cie, r. Richer, 7. Circa mid 19th century. This appears to be part of a series of prints entitled 'Galerie Dramatique' and is associated with the Théâtre de la Gaîté. This theatre opened in 1792 and its company, previously Danseurs de la Roi, were renamed Danseurs de la Gaîté. It was rebuilt in 1808 and again in 1835, each time on the same site. The theatre closed permanently in 1989. The title Stella may refer to a ballet, also known as The Smugglers, which was choreographed by Arthur Saint-Leon and had music by Cesare Pugni. This ballet was first performed at the Opéra de Paris on 22nd February 1850 . It is part of the Harry Beard Collection |
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| Accession number | S.539-2010 |
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| Record created | May 18, 2010 |
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