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. Belmont in the role of Théodora in Le Camp de Sobieski, Opéra Comique at the Théâtre de l'Opéra Comique.
Le Camp de Sobieski, ou le Triomphe des femmes was a comedy in two acts which mixed spoken verse with songs. It was first performed at the Opéra-comique in Paris on 21st April 1813.
This design appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq. This design is labelled No.426. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Le Camp de Sobieski, ou le Triomphe des femmes was a comedy in two acts which mixed spoken verse with songs. It was first performed at the Opéra-comique in Paris on 21st April 1813.
This design appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq. This design is labelled No.426. 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. Belmont in the role of Théodora in Le Camp de Sobieski, Opéra Comique at the Théâtre de l'Opéra Comique. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a woman standing in front of an army camp. She is dressed in an empire line gown in deep wine red trimmed with ermine at the hem and white frills at the centre front and on the sleeves. She also wears white gloves trimmed with lace and carries a lace edged handkerchief in her left hand. Her hat is black and trimmed with white and red feathers. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Le Camp de Sobieski |
| Summary | A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by Mme. Belmont in the role of Théodora in Le Camp de Sobieski, Opéra Comique at the Théâtre de l'Opéra Comique. Le Camp de Sobieski, ou le Triomphe des femmes was a comedy in two acts which mixed spoken verse with songs. It was first performed at the Opéra-comique in Paris on 21st April 1813. This design appears to be part of a series of prints published by Martinet, Rue du Coq. This design is labelled No.426. 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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