H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured lithograph titled 'M. Dumenil in the role of Prince Alambie, in Riquet a la Houpe, Vaudeville, Théâtre de la Gaité'.
A performance of this spectacular 'mélo-féerie' in two acts written by Simonnin, music arranged by Leblanc, was performed at the Gaité on 28th September 1811. The text was presumably inspired by the French fairytale of Riquet a la Houppe.
The design is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
A performance of this spectacular 'mélo-féerie' in two acts written by Simonnin, music arranged by Leblanc, was performed at the Gaité on 28th September 1811. The text was presumably inspired by the French fairytale of Riquet a la Houppe.
The design 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 titled 'M. Dumenil in the role of Prince Alambie, in Riquet a la Houpe Vaudeville, Théâtre de la Gaité'. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | A full length coloured lithograph of an actor dressed in a white double and hose, trimmed with stripes of blue at the neck, waist, shoulders and wrist. The actor stands with his feet apart, his right hand pointing and upraised and a blue cap, trimmed with a white feather held in his left. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Riquet a la Houpe |
| Summary | A coloured lithograph titled 'M. Dumenil in the role of Prince Alambie, in Riquet a la Houpe, Vaudeville, Théâtre de la Gaité'. A performance of this spectacular 'mélo-féerie' in two acts written by Simonnin, music arranged by Leblanc, was performed at the Gaité on 28th September 1811. The text was presumably inspired by the French fairytale of Riquet a la Houppe. The design is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.804-2010 |
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| Record created | May 28, 2010 |
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