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H Beard Print Collection

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

A coloured engraving showing the actor Brunet in Les Aveugles Mendians.

Below the image is the quote:
"Dis donc Philippe, si nous mettions que'que petite chose en reserve" (Scene V).

This design was created by Adrien Joly (1776-1839) and appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq, of which this example is labelled as number 12. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Brief description
A coloured engraving showing the actor Brunet in Les Aveugles Mendians. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
This full length coloured engraving shows an actor dressed in the patched and ragged trousers and jacket of the beggar. His hands are clasped together on the wooden staff which, together with his shut eyes, marks him out as blind.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.1cm
  • Width: 12.7cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceLes Aveugles Mendians
Summary
A coloured engraving showing the actor Brunet in Les Aveugles Mendians.

Below the image is the quote:
"Dis donc Philippe, si nous mettions que'que petite chose en reserve" (Scene V).

This design was created by Adrien Joly (1776-1839) and appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq, of which this example is labelled as number 12. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.811-2010

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Record createdJune 2, 2010
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