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H Beard Print Collection

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

A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Seveste in the role of Narcisse Durillon in La Forêt noise, at the Théâtre de Vaudeville.

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 295. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH 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 Seveste in the role of Narcisse Durillon in La Forêt noise, at the Théâtre de Vaudeville, 19th c. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
This full length coloured engraving shows a man dressed in a peach short coat and blue and white striped breeches. He stands holding his hat and walking stick.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.5cm
  • Width: 13cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceNarcisse Durillon
Summary
A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Seveste in the role of Narcisse Durillon in La Forêt noise, at the Théâtre de Vaudeville.

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 295. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.1072-2010

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Record createdJune 17, 2010
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