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H Beard Print Collection

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

A coloured engraving showing the actor Le Sage in Jacquinet-la-Treille d'Une folie, an 'Opéra Comique', Théâtre de l'Opéra Comique.

Below the image is a quote from the play:
"V'lez-vous-t-i ben m'aider à trouver l'liméro qu'est la Sus c't'adresse?" (Act I, Scene X)

This design was engraver by F.Dupléssi-Berlaux and appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq, of which this example is labelled as number 65. 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 Le Sage in Jacquinet-la-Treille d'Une folie, an 'Opéra Comique', Théâtre de l'Opéra Comique. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
This full length coloured engraving shows an actor dressed in a loose red/brown suit and white, side buttoning, gaiters. He is shown in profile, carrying a stout stick and white sack over his right shoulder. In his left hand he is carrying a letter.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.1cm
  • Width: 14.8cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceJacquinet-la-Treille d'Une folie
Summary
A coloured engraving showing the actor Le Sage in Jacquinet-la-Treille d'Une folie, an 'Opéra Comique', Théâtre de l'Opéra Comique.

Below the image is a quote from the play:
"V'lez-vous-t-i ben m'aider à trouver l'liméro qu'est la Sus c't'adresse?" (Act I, Scene X)

This design was engraver by F.Dupléssi-Berlaux and appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq, of which this example is labelled as number 65. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.822-2010

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Record createdJune 8, 2010
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