H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
A coloured lithograph of the actress Mademoiselle Blés in Peau d'Ane, Porte St Martin.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.197 of a series. It appears to be associated with a production at the Porte St Martin.
Peau d'Ane is a traditional French fairytale in which a beautiful princess escapes an unhappy marriage by disguising herself in a donkey skin and running into the forest. The most famous version was written by Charles Perrault and published in 1694.
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.197 of a series. It appears to be associated with a production at the Porte St Martin.
Peau d'Ane is a traditional French fairytale in which a beautiful princess escapes an unhappy marriage by disguising herself in a donkey skin and running into the forest. The most famous version was written by Charles Perrault and published in 1694.
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithography |
| Brief description | A coloured lithograph of the actress Mademoiselle Blés in Peau d'Ane. It is not dated but was printed by Aubert et Cie. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | A full length coloured lithograph of an actress dressed in a pink and crimson gown with a red and gold underskirt, and full sleeves in silver grey. These sleeves match the veil which trails from the rear of her crown. Her left arm is crossed across her chest, whilst her right hand is by her side. She is looking into the distance. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Peau d'Ane |
| Summary | A coloured lithograph of the actress Mademoiselle Blés in Peau d'Ane, Porte St Martin. The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.197 of a series. It appears to be associated with a production at the Porte St Martin. Peau d'Ane is a traditional French fairytale in which a beautiful princess escapes an unhappy marriage by disguising herself in a donkey skin and running into the forest. The most famous version was written by Charles Perrault and published in 1694. The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Associated object | S.568-2010 (Series) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.559-2010 |
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| Record created | May 25, 2010 |
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