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H Beard Print Collection

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

A coloured lithograph entitled 'Costume de Garde dans Ango'.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.202 of a series.

All the other prints in this series (all of which were published by the same printer, Aubert, either under Aubert & Cie or Aubert et de Junca) appear to have been associated with theatrical or operatic production in France in the mid 19th century. Although no specific reference to either the play or actor depicted could be found it is possibly that the title Ango may refer to a play inspired by the exploits of Jean Ango (1480-1551), a French ship owner, famous for his attack on the Portuguese Fleet in 1531.

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 entitled 'Costume de Garde dans Ango'.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 doublet, breeches and hose. The doublet is white with deep green sleeves and gold trim. The breeches are deep green and gold. A sword hangs from his left hip and he also wears a crimson hat trimmed with an ostentatious blue feather and carries a spear in his right hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.3cm
  • Width: 16.8cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Literary referenceAngo
Summary
A coloured lithograph entitled 'Costume de Garde dans Ango'.

The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.202 of a series.

All the other prints in this series (all of which were published by the same printer, Aubert, either under Aubert & Cie or Aubert et de Junca) appear to have been associated with theatrical or operatic production in France in the mid 19th century. Although no specific reference to either the play or actor depicted could be found it is possibly that the title Ango may refer to a play inspired by the exploits of Jean Ango (1480-1551), a French ship owner, famous for his attack on the Portuguese Fleet in 1531.

The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.560-2010

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Record createdMay 25, 2010
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