H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured lithograph of the actor Melingue in the role of the Mauvais Ange in Don Juan de Marana.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.26 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at Porte St. Martin.
The drama Don Juan de Marana, by Dumas père, opened at the Theatre de la Porte de St. Martin in April 1836.
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.26 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at Porte St. Martin.
The drama Don Juan de Marana, by Dumas père, opened at the Theatre de la Porte de St. Martin in April 1836.
The print 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 actor Melingue in the role of the Mauvais Ange in Don Juan de Marana. It is not dated. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | A full length coloured lithograph of an actor in the costume of a devil. He wears a dark outfit, similar in style to a very fitted doublet and hose. The upper section finishes at the top of the hips and the elbows in gathered frills of white material. A striking scarlet cape fastening over the actor's head and with two pointed horns completes the outfit. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Don Juan de Marana |
| Summary | A coloured lithograph of the actor Melingue in the role of the Mauvais Ange in Don Juan de Marana. The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.26 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at Porte St. Martin. The drama Don Juan de Marana, by Dumas père, opened at the Theatre de la Porte de St. Martin in April 1836. The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.544-2010 |
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| Record created | May 21, 2010 |
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