H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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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.
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
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| Object type | |
| Title | H 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. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Le 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 created | May 21, 2010 |
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