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H Beard Print Collection

Print
early 19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A coloured lithograph of the singer Mlle. Prévost in the role of Madeleine in Le Postillon de Lonjumeau, 'acte II a III'.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.27 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Opéra Comique.

Le postillon de Lonjumeau (The Coachman of Lonjumeau) is an opéra-comique in three acts by Adolphe Adam to a French libretto by 'Adolphe de Leuven' and 'Brunswick' (pen names of Adolphe von Ribbing and Léon Lévy). The opera was first performed in Paris at the Opéra-Comique on 13th October 1836.

The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Lithography
Brief description
A coloured lithograph of the singer Mlle. Prévost in the role of Madeleine in Le Postillon de Lonjumeau, 'acte II a III'. It is not dated. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
A full length coloured lithograph of an actress in a dress inspired by the late 18th century fashion for polonaise skirts. The dress which finishes just above the ankle is white and trimmed with crimson ribbons. The actress wears a high white wig, white gloves and carries a fan in her left hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.3cm
  • Width: 12.4cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceLe Postillon de Lonjumeau
Summary
A coloured lithograph of the singer Mlle. Prévost in the role of Madeleine in Le Postillon de Lonjumeau, 'acte II a III'.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.27 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Opéra Comique.

Le postillon de Lonjumeau (The Coachman of Lonjumeau) is an opéra-comique in three acts by Adolphe Adam to a French libretto by 'Adolphe de Leuven' and 'Brunswick' (pen names of Adolphe von Ribbing and Léon Lévy). The opera was first performed in Paris at the Opéra-Comique on 13th October 1836.

The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.545-2010

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Record createdMay 21, 2010
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