H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured engraving titled 'Granmenil, rôle d'Harpagon dans l'Avare', comedy by Molière, Théâtre Français
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"Je ne me soucie ni de Don Thomas ni de Don Martin...Ah!" (Act V, Scène V)
L'Avare is a five-act satirical comedy by French playwright Molière. Its title is usually translated as The Miser when the play is performed in English. The play was first performed in 1668 at the Palais Royal.
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 254. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"Je ne me soucie ni de Don Thomas ni de Don Martin...Ah!" (Act V, Scène V)
L'Avare is a five-act satirical comedy by French playwright Molière. Its title is usually translated as The Miser when the play is performed in English. The play was first performed in 1668 at the Palais Royal.
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 254. 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 titled 'Granmenil, rôle d'Harpagon dans l'Avare', comedy by Molière, Théâtre Français. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a man dressed in shin length black trousers and a front buttoning black jacket. The jacket has a stiff white ruff and is fastened by a deep red belt from which hang a series of keys and tassels. He is shown turning slightly to the side, his hands upraised and has a burning candle in his right pocket. In the distance behind him a servant dressed in a white shirt, cap and apron is walking with a candlestick, holding a smoking candle. Both stand on a buff coloured floor. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | l'Avare |
| Summary | A coloured engraving titled 'Granmenil, rôle d'Harpagon dans l'Avare', comedy by Molière, Théâtre Français Below the image is a quote from the play: "Je ne me soucie ni de Don Thomas ni de Don Martin...Ah!" (Act V, Scène V) L'Avare is a five-act satirical comedy by French playwright Molière. Its title is usually translated as The Miser when the play is performed in English. The play was first performed in 1668 at the Palais Royal. 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 254. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Associated object | S.1012-2010 (Duplicate) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1013-2010 |
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| Record created | June 16, 2010 |
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