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 the actor Villeneuve in the title role in the tragedy Calas at the Théâtre Ambigu Comique.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"...livrer mon fils!...jamais!...jamais!..."
Calas was 'mélodrame' in three acts by M. Victor. It was first performed at the Le théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique on 20th November 1819. The play itself was inspired by the tragic death of Jean Calas (1698-1762) who was sentenced to 'death on the wheel' for murdering his son. He was subsequently proved to be innocent.
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 483. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Below the image is a quote from the play:
"...livrer mon fils!...jamais!...jamais!..."
Calas was 'mélodrame' in three acts by M. Victor. It was first performed at the Le théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique on 20th November 1819. The play itself was inspired by the tragic death of Jean Calas (1698-1762) who was sentenced to 'death on the wheel' for murdering his son. He was subsequently proved to be innocent.
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 483. 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 the actor Villeneuve in the title role in the tragedy Calas at the Théâtre Ambigu Comique. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a man dressed in a long dark brown jacket, open to reveal a vivid blue waistcoat decorated with motifs in crimson. This is worn with black breeches and grey stockings. He stands with his left hand on the edge of a door which he appears to be about to open. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Calas |
| Summary | A coloured engraving showing the costume worn by the actor Villeneuve in the title role in the tragedy Calas at the Théâtre Ambigu Comique. Below the image is a quote from the play: "...livrer mon fils!...jamais!...jamais!..." Calas was 'mélodrame' in three acts by M. Victor. It was first performed at the Le théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique on 20th November 1819. The play itself was inspired by the tragic death of Jean Calas (1698-1762) who was sentenced to 'death on the wheel' for murdering his son. He was subsequently proved to be innocent. 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 483. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1045-2010 |
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| Record created | June 18, 2010 |
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