H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured engraving showing the actor Saint-fal (1782-1824) in the role of Mr Dupré in Les Deux Gendres at the Théâtre Français.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"D'un oeil indifferent, hélas! je les regarde,
Mais vous me les rendez mes enfans, je les garde
Et desormais je veux seul en régler l'emploi
Je demeurois chez vous, vous logerez chez moi" (Acte V, Scene dre.)
Les Deux Gendres, was a comedy in five acts by Charles Guillaume Etienne. It was first performed at the Théâtre Français 'par les Comédiens ordinaires de Sa Majesté l'Empereur et Roi, le 11 août 1810; et à Saint-Cloud devant Leurs Majestés Impériales et Royales, le 16 août de la même année.'
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 241. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"D'un oeil indifferent, hélas! je les regarde,
Mais vous me les rendez mes enfans, je les garde
Et desormais je veux seul en régler l'emploi
Je demeurois chez vous, vous logerez chez moi" (Acte V, Scene dre.)
Les Deux Gendres, was a comedy in five acts by Charles Guillaume Etienne. It was first performed at the Théâtre Français 'par les Comédiens ordinaires de Sa Majesté l'Empereur et Roi, le 11 août 1810; et à Saint-Cloud devant Leurs Majestés Impériales et Royales, le 16 août de la même année.'
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 241. 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 Saint-Fal (1782-1824) in the role of Mr Dupré in Les Deux Gendres at the Théâtre Français. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a man dressed in a long olive coloured jacket over a white shirt with frilled cuffs and frilled centre front. He also wears a long blue waistcoat decorated with a motif in yellow over black knee breeches and blue stockings. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Les Deux Gendres |
| Summary | A coloured engraving showing the actor Saint-fal (1782-1824) in the role of Mr Dupré in Les Deux Gendres at the Théâtre Français. Below the image is a quote from the play: "D'un oeil indifferent, hélas! je les regarde, Mais vous me les rendez mes enfans, je les garde Et desormais je veux seul en régler l'emploi Je demeurois chez vous, vous logerez chez moi" (Acte V, Scene dre.) Les Deux Gendres, was a comedy in five acts by Charles Guillaume Etienne. It was first performed at the Théâtre Français 'par les Comédiens ordinaires de Sa Majesté l'Empereur et Roi, le 11 août 1810; et à Saint-Cloud devant Leurs Majestés Impériales et Royales, le 16 août de la même année.' 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 241. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.1007-2010 |
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| Record created | June 16, 2010 |
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