H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured lithograph of the actor Dérivis in the role of Comte de Nevers in the opera Les Hugenots.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.48 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Paris Opéra.
Les Huguenots is a French opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, one of the most popular and spectacular examples of the style of grand opera. The opera is in five acts and premiered in Paris in 1836. The libretto was written by Eugène Scribe and Émile Deschamps.
This print shows the costume worn by the singer Dérivis (1808-1880) who sang the role of Comte de Nevers, (a Catholic nobleman) in the original production.
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.48 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Paris Opéra.
Les Huguenots is a French opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, one of the most popular and spectacular examples of the style of grand opera. The opera is in five acts and premiered in Paris in 1836. The libretto was written by Eugène Scribe and Émile Deschamps.
This print shows the costume worn by the singer Dérivis (1808-1880) who sang the role of Comte de Nevers, (a Catholic nobleman) in the original production.
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 actor Dérivis in the role of Comte de Nevers in the opera Les Hugenots. It is not dated but was printed by Aubert and Junca. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | A full length coloured lithograph of an actor dressed in white doublet and hose trimmed with gold braid and wearing a scarlet cloak, also trimmed with gold braid. He has purple tights and a black hat trimmed with a white feather. He is standing with his right hand on his hip, whilst his left arm hangs by his side. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Les Hugenots |
| Summary | A coloured lithograph of the actor Dérivis in the role of Comte de Nevers in the opera Les Hugenots. The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.48 of a series. It appears to have been connected with a production at the Paris Opéra. Les Huguenots is a French opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, one of the most popular and spectacular examples of the style of grand opera. The opera is in five acts and premiered in Paris in 1836. The libretto was written by Eugène Scribe and Émile Deschamps. This print shows the costume worn by the singer Dérivis (1808-1880) who sang the role of Comte de Nevers, (a Catholic nobleman) in the original production. The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.564-2010 |
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| Record created | May 26, 2010 |
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