Not on display

H Beard Print Collection

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

A coloured lithograph of the actor Delafoose in the role of 'Régent' in La Duchese de la Vauballiére. It is not dated but was printed by Aubert et Junca.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.46 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Porte St Martin.

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 actor Delafosse in the role of 'Régent' in La Duchese de la Vauballiére. It is not dated but was printed by Aubert et Junca. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
A full length coloured lithograph of an actor dressed in a rich velvet jacket trimmed with fur at the hem, wrists and centre front. This is matched with an elegant white waistcoat and ruffled shirt, white gloves and a white neckcloth. Shining knee-length black boots with spurred heels and a curled white wig complete his outfit. He stands with one arm behind his back, the other stretched forward and pointing.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.3cm
  • Width: 12.4cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceLa Duchesse de la Vauballiére
Summary
A coloured lithograph of the actor Delafoose in the role of 'Régent' in La Duchese de la Vauballiére. It is not dated but was printed by Aubert et Junca.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.46 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Porte St Martin.

The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.550-2010

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Record createdMay 21, 2010
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