H Beard Print Collection
Print
19th century (printed)
19th century (printed)
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A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Lesage in the role of the blind man Pere Ambroise in Le Diable à quatre, at the Théâtre de l'Opéra-comique.
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 291. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
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 291. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | hand coloured engraving, ink and paint on paper |
| Brief description | A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Lesage in the role of the blind man Pere Ambroise in Le Diable à quatre, at the Théâtre de l'Opéra-comique, 19th c. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a man dressed in a long grey coat. He stands playing a hurdygurdy. His staff rests against his body. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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| Summary | A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Lesage in the role of the blind man Pere Ambroise in Le Diable à quatre, at the Théâtre de l'Opéra-comique. 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 291. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.1071-2010 |
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| Record created | June 17, 2010 |
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