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H Beard Print Collection

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

A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Joigny in L'Hermite de la Siérra-Moréna at the Théâtre Ambigu Comique.

Below the image is a quote from the play:
"...Mon heure est arrivée frappe comte d'Axillos" (Acte 3, Scene der)

L'Hermite de la Siérra Moréna was a melodrama in three acts written by Mademoiselle Le Riche with music by M.Quaisain. The actor Joigny is recorded as performing the role of Dom Sanche d'Axillo, "cousin de D. Alphonse, caché sous un habit d'Hermite, au village de S. Estevan, de l'autre cóte de la Montagne".

The melodrama was first performed at the Théâtre Ambigu Comique on 5th April 1806.

This design appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq, of which this example is labelled as number 49. 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 costume worn by the actor Joigny in L'Hermite de la Siérra-Moréna at the Théâtre Ambigu Comique. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
This full length coloured engraving shows a man dressed in deep blue tunic with matching hooded cloak and leather sandals. He is standing with his right fist to his chest and his left hand outstretched.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.7cm
  • Width: 13.4cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Literary referenceL'Hermite de la Siérra Moréna
Summary
A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Joigny in L'Hermite de la Siérra-Moréna at the Théâtre Ambigu Comique.

Below the image is a quote from the play:
"...Mon heure est arrivée frappe comte d'Axillos" (Acte 3, Scene der)

L'Hermite de la Siérra Moréna was a melodrama in three acts written by Mademoiselle Le Riche with music by M.Quaisain. The actor Joigny is recorded as performing the role of Dom Sanche d'Axillo, "cousin de D. Alphonse, caché sous un habit d'Hermite, au village de S. Estevan, de l'autre cóte de la Montagne".

The melodrama was first performed at the Théâtre Ambigu Comique on 5th April 1806.

This design appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq, of which this example is labelled as number 49. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.839-2010

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Record createdJune 15, 2010
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