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H Beard Print Collection

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

A coloured lithograph of the actress Mme. Astruc in the role of Paquita in Don Juan de Marana.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.54 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

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Lithography
Brief description
A coloured lithograph of the the actress Mme. Astruc in the role of Paquita in Don Juan de Marana. It is not dated but was printed by Aubert and Junca. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
A full length coloured lithograph of an actress in a full skirted dress with a fitted red, slashed bodice and bright yellow overskirt. She wears bright yellow boots that button at the side and yellow and red ribbons in her hair. She is standing with her hands crossed across the front of her skirt and with her feet slightly apart.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.3cm
  • Width: 12.6cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceDon Juan de Marana
Summary
A coloured lithograph of the actress Mme. Astruc in the role of Paquita in Don Juan de Marana.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.54 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.551-2010

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Record createdMay 21, 2010
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