H Beard Print Collection
Print
19th century (printed)
19th century (printed)
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A coloured engraving depicting the actor Pitrot in full costume as Ben-Al-Tans in Le Pied de nez ou Félime et Tangut as performed at the Théâtre du Vaudeville.
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 553. 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 553. 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 depicting the actor Pitrot in full costume as Ben-Al-Tans in Le Pied de nez ou Félime et Tangut as performed at the Théâtre du Vaudeville, 19th c. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | This full length coloured engraving shows a man dressed in a highly decorated robe. The robe is white with coloured foliage, borders and dragons. He has a long white beard and wears a white turban. Tucked into his robe is a knife or sword. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Le Pied de nez ou Félime et Tangut |
| Summary | A coloured engraving depicting the actor Pitrot in full costume as Ben-Al-Tans in Le Pied de nez ou Félime et Tangut as performed at the Théâtre du Vaudeville. 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 553. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1116-2010 |
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| Record created | June 21, 2010 |
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