H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured lithograph entitled 'Costume de Garde dans Guillaume-Tell'.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.231 of a series.
Guillaume Tell is an opera in four acts by Gioachino Rossini to a French libretto by Etienne de Jouy and Hippolyte Bis, based on Friedrich Schiller's play Wilhelm Tell. It was first performed at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique on 3rd August 1829.
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.231 of a series.
Guillaume Tell is an opera in four acts by Gioachino Rossini to a French libretto by Etienne de Jouy and Hippolyte Bis, based on Friedrich Schiller's play Wilhelm Tell. It was first performed at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique on 3rd August 1829.
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 entitled 'Costume de Garde dans Guillaume-Tell'. 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 red and yellow striped doublet and tights. He also wears a gorget around his neck and a golden breastplate at his chest. A long sword hangs from his left hip and he carries a long spear in his right hand. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Literary reference | Guillaume Tell |
| Summary | A coloured lithograph entitled 'Costume de Garde dans Guillaume-Tell'. The text at the top of the print indicates that it is No.231 of a series. Guillaume Tell is an opera in four acts by Gioachino Rossini to a French libretto by Etienne de Jouy and Hippolyte Bis, based on Friedrich Schiller's play Wilhelm Tell. It was first performed at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique on 3rd August 1829. The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.565-2010 |
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| Record created | May 26, 2010 |
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