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 Potier in the role of Mr Croque-Mitaine in Mr Croque-Mitaine at the Théâtre des Variétés.
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 401. 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 401. 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 Potier in the role of Mr Croque-Mitaine in Mr Croque-Mitaine at the Théâtre des Variétés, 19th c. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a man standing holding a spear with his left hand and a shield with his right. He wears a blue hat decorated with three straight and one bent peacock feathers. A thin but long sword is suspended down his left leg from a blue and red sash arcross his chest. His costume is in the style of a cavalier. In the background children appear to being fleeing from the character, Mr Croque-Mitain or in English, Mr Bogeyman. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Mr Croque-Mitaine |
| Summary | A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Potier in the role of Mr Croque-Mitaine in Mr Croque-Mitaine at the Théâtre des Variétés. 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 401. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.1086-2010 |
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| Record created | June 17, 2010 |
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