H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured lithograph of the actress Mlle. Blés in the role of Blanche in the drama Gaspardo.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.66 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Ambigu Theatre.
Bouchardy's Gaspardo the Fisherman (with a preface by Gautier) was first mounted at the Théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique on 14th January 1837, and became a huge success.
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.66 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Ambigu Theatre.
Bouchardy's Gaspardo the Fisherman (with a preface by Gautier) was first mounted at the Théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique on 14th January 1837, and became a huge success.
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithography |
| Brief description | A coloured lithograph of the actress in the role of Blanche in the drama Gaspardo. It is not dated but was printed by Aubert and Junca. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | A full length coloured lithograph of an actress dressed in a full skirted dress with wide, white gauze sleeves, and a matching apron, both decorated with yellow flowers. The bodice and skirt of the gown are decorated with matching yellow flowers on a pale pink ground. She carries an ostrich feather fan in her left hand and her right hand is outstretched. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Gaspardo |
| Summary | A coloured lithograph of the actress Mlle. Blés in the role of Blanche in the drama Gaspardo. The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.66 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Ambigu Theatre. Bouchardy's Gaspardo the Fisherman (with a preface by Gautier) was first mounted at the Théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique on 14th January 1837, and became a huge success. The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.555-2010 |
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| Record created | May 25, 2010 |
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