H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured engraving showing the actor Brunet as Giraffe in Mr. Giraffe ou la mort de l'Ours Blanc, Théâtre de Montansier.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"Comme vous dites...je n'en ai fait ni une ni deux, j'en ai fait trois perruques, dont une est fort à votre service"
Mr. Giraffe ou la mort de l'Ours Blanc was a Vaudeville piece written by Marc-Antoine Desaugiers, Marie-Francois Baron d'Allard and Rene-Andre Chazet. It was first published in circa 1807.
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 70. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"Comme vous dites...je n'en ai fait ni une ni deux, j'en ai fait trois perruques, dont une est fort à votre service"
Mr. Giraffe ou la mort de l'Ours Blanc was a Vaudeville piece written by Marc-Antoine Desaugiers, Marie-Francois Baron d'Allard and Rene-Andre Chazet. It was first published in circa 1807.
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 70. It 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 | Engraving |
| Brief description | A coloured engraving showing the actor Brunet as Giraffe in Mr. Giraffe ou la mort de l'Ours Blanc, Théâtre de Montansier. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows an actor dressed in a striking black and white striped jacket and knee breeches, with matching stockings and bright yellow buttons at the centre front and pocket flaps. He is shown in profile and carries a staff in his right hand whilst balancing a white wig on his right. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Mr Giraffe ou la mort de l'Ours Blanc |
| Summary | A coloured engraving showing the actor Brunet as Giraffe in Mr. Giraffe ou la mort de l'Ours Blanc, Théâtre de Montansier. Below the image is a quote from the play: "Comme vous dites...je n'en ai fait ni une ni deux, j'en ai fait trois perruques, dont une est fort à votre service" Mr. Giraffe ou la mort de l'Ours Blanc was a Vaudeville piece written by Marc-Antoine Desaugiers, Marie-Francois Baron d'Allard and Rene-Andre Chazet. It was first published in circa 1807. 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 70. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.823-2010 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2010 |
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