H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
A coloured engraving showing the actor Mr. Brunet in La Nuit d'Auberge.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"Air:conmi
Toujours courant après ma belle!
Ainsi qu'un jeune Troubadour
Sur un âne ainmal fidele!
"Je trotte et chante mon amour! (Ter) (Scene VI)"
La Nuit d'Auberge was a comedy in one act written by Moreau and Auguste. It was first performed in Paris at the Thèâtre Montansier- Variétès, on 24th March 1806. 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 37. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"Air:conmi
Toujours courant après ma belle!
Ainsi qu'un jeune Troubadour
Sur un âne ainmal fidele!
"Je trotte et chante mon amour! (Ter) (Scene VI)"
La Nuit d'Auberge was a comedy in one act written by Moreau and Auguste. It was first performed in Paris at the Thèâtre Montansier- Variétès, on 24th March 1806. 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 37. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving |
| Brief description | A coloured engraving showing the actor Mr. Brunet in La Nuit d'Auberge. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a male actor dressed in a short jacket, striped in green and pink, and pale buff coloured knee breeches. He is also wearing an extremely large black bicorne hat and carrying the handle of an elaborate rope whip in his right hand, whilst gripping the end of the rope in his left. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | La Nuit d'Auberge |
| Summary | A coloured engraving showing the actor Mr. Brunet in La Nuit d'Auberge. Below the image is a quote from the play: "Air:conmi Toujours courant après ma belle! Ainsi qu'un jeune Troubadour Sur un âne ainmal fidele! "Je trotte et chante mon amour! (Ter) (Scene VI)" La Nuit d'Auberge was a comedy in one act written by Moreau and Auguste. It was first performed in Paris at the Thèâtre Montansier- Variétès, on 24th March 1806. 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 37. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.817-2010 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 4, 2010 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
