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 Mme St Aubin in the role of Lisbeth in Lisbeth, Opéra Comique, Théâtre de l'Opéra Comique.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"Ce que j'avais à lui apprendre étoit si difficile!" (Acte I, Scène X)
Lisbeth is an opera comique or 'drame lyrique' in three acts with music composed by André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry (1741-1813) and a libretto by Edmond Guillaume François de Favières. It was first performed in Paris at le Théâtre de Opera Comique on 10th January 1797.
This design appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq. This design is labelled No.419. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"Ce que j'avais à lui apprendre étoit si difficile!" (Acte I, Scène X)
Lisbeth is an opera comique or 'drame lyrique' in three acts with music composed by André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry (1741-1813) and a libretto by Edmond Guillaume François de Favières. It was first performed in Paris at le Théâtre de Opera Comique on 10th January 1797.
This design appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq. This design is labelled No.419. 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 Mme St Aubin in the role of Lisbeth in Lisbeth Opéra Comique, Théâtre de l'Opéra Comique. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a woman dressed in a high waisted gown with a black bodice and red skirt. She wears this over a gathered white smock, which matches her white apron striped with grey. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Lisbeth |
| Summary | A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by Mme St Aubin in the role of Lisbeth in Lisbeth, Opéra Comique, Théâtre de l'Opéra Comique. Below the image is a quote from the play: "Ce que j'avais à lui apprendre étoit si difficile!" (Acte I, Scène X) Lisbeth is an opera comique or 'drame lyrique' in three acts with music composed by André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry (1741-1813) and a libretto by Edmond Guillaume François de Favières. It was first performed in Paris at le Théâtre de Opera Comique on 10th January 1797. This design appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq. This design is labelled No.419. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1027-2010 |
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| Record created | June 17, 2010 |
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