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H Beard Print Collection

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

A coloured lithograph of the actress Mlle. Massy in the role of Jenny in La prison d'Edinbourg.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.67 of a series.

La Prison d'Edinbourg appears to have been an adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's novel The Heart of Midlothian (1839), the role of 'Jenny', representing that of Jeannie Deans in the original novel.

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 actress Mlle. Massy in the role of Jenny in La prison d'Edinbourg, Drame. 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 scarlet skirt and a fitted black, front lacing, bodice and sleeves which flare at the elbow, ending in pleated white cuffs. She wears a white apron decorated with a tartan inspired pattern and white stockings crossed with blue. She stands with her feet apart, her apron held in her left hand and her right hand outstretched.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.3cm
  • Width: 12.6cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceLe prison d'Edinbourg
Summary
A coloured lithograph of the actress Mlle. Massy in the role of Jenny in La prison d'Edinbourg.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.67 of a series.

La Prison d'Edinbourg appears to have been an adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's novel The Heart of Midlothian (1839), the role of 'Jenny', representing that of Jeannie Deans in the original novel.

The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.556-2010

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Record createdMay 25, 2010
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