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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 Saint-Aubin in the role of Dalin in La Fausse magie, at the Théâtre de l'Opéra comique.

La Fausse magie is an opera by André Grétry first produced in 1775.

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 313. 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 Saint-Aubin in the role of Dalin in La Fausse magie, at the Théâtre de l'Opéra comique, 19th c. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
This full length coloured engraving shows a man standing dressed in a three-quarter length red embroidered coat with matching red breeches and a white embroidered shirt.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.8cm
  • Width: 13.7cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceLa Fausse magie
Summary
A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Saint-Aubin in the role of Dalin in La Fausse magie, at the Théâtre de l'Opéra comique.

La Fausse magie is an opera by André Grétry first produced in 1775.

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 313. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.1078-2010

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Record createdJune 17, 2010
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