H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured lithograph of the actor Etienne Arnal (1794–1872) in Le Prince Hercule.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.192 of a series.
Etienne Arnal served in the army and worked in a button factory before beginning his acting career. His first appearance in 1815 was in a tragedy, and for some time he was unsuccessful; it was not until 1827 that he began to take on comic roles in which he achieved far greater success. He spent nearly half a century on the stage and died in 1872.
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.192 of a series.
Etienne Arnal served in the army and worked in a button factory before beginning his acting career. His first appearance in 1815 was in a tragedy, and for some time he was unsuccessful; it was not until 1827 that he began to take on comic roles in which he achieved far greater success. He spent nearly half a century on the stage and died in 1872.
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 actor Etienne Arnal (1794–1872) in Le Prince Hercule. It is not dated but was printed by Aubert et Cie. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | A full length coloured lithograph of an actor dressed in a late 18th century style costume, consisting of a long scarlet jacket trimmed with gold braid at the shoulders, centre front and pocket flaps and worn over a white waistcoat and tight fitting white knee breeches. His right hand is on his hip and clutches a pair of pale brown gloves, whilst he leans against the thin wood stick clasped in his left. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Le Prince Hercule |
| Summary | A coloured lithograph of the actor Etienne Arnal (1794–1872) in Le Prince Hercule. The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.192 of a series. Etienne Arnal served in the army and worked in a button factory before beginning his acting career. His first appearance in 1815 was in a tragedy, and for some time he was unsuccessful; it was not until 1827 that he began to take on comic roles in which he achieved far greater success. He spent nearly half a century on the stage and died in 1872. The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.558-2010 |
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| Record created | May 25, 2010 |
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