H Beard Print Collection
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Talma in the role of Mahomet II fils in Mahomet II at the Théâtre Français.
Mahomet II was a tragedy by Voltaire (1694-1778), written in 1736. Its debut performance was in 1741.
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 270. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Mahomet II was a tragedy by Voltaire (1694-1778), written in 1736. Its debut performance was in 1741.
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 270. 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 costume worn by the actor Talma in the role of Mahomet II fils in Mahomet II at the Théâtre Français. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a man dressed in a heavy, long sleeved, green robe trimmed with fur at the centre front and wrists. This is worn over a multicoloured, striped tunic, with a yellow and white sash at the waist, into which a sheathed dagger/sword has been placed. He stands with his left arm outstretched, whilst his right rests on his hip. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Mahomet II |
| Summary | A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Talma in the role of Mahomet II fils in Mahomet II at the Théâtre Français. Mahomet II was a tragedy by Voltaire (1694-1778), written in 1736. Its debut performance was in 1741. 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 270. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1019-2010 |
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| Record created | June 17, 2010 |
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