The Woman in Mauve
Print
ca. late 19th century - early 20th century (published)
ca. late 19th century - early 20th century (published)
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| Place of origin |
Front cover of music sheet for The Woman in Mauve, a quadrille composed by D. Spillane, musical director of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, and dedicated to Mrs Mauve. Performed at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Published in London by Samuel H. Wilcocke, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Illustration portrays MR Compton as Mr Beetles and Mr Buckstone as Mrs Beetles.
Illustration portrays MR Compton as Mr Beetles and Mr Buckstone as Mrs Beetles.
Object details
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| Title | The Woman in Mauve (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for The Woman in Mauve, a quadrille composed by D. Spillane, published in London ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for The Woman in Mauve, a quadrille composed by D. Spillane, published in London. Illustrated in colour with scene of a couple, respectively Mr Compton as Mr Beetles and Mr Buckstone as Mrs Beetles. The gentleman is wearing a long black coat and a bowler hat; the lady is wearing a grey and yellow skirt with a red blazer. Front cover only. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Dedicated to Mrs Burnand / The Woman in Mauve / [R.J. Wau...] / (Mr. Compton as Mr. Beetles, Mr. Buckstone as Mrs. Beetles) / Quadrille / Played at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, / composed by D. Spillane / (musical director, T.R. Haymarket) / London, Samuel H Wilcock, 32 Blackham Street, Boro' S.E. / L'enfant, 18 Rathbone Place W' (Printed on front cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | The Woman in Mauve |
| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for The Woman in Mauve, a quadrille composed by D. Spillane, musical director of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, and dedicated to Mrs Mauve. Performed at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Published in London by Samuel H. Wilcocke, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. Illustration portrays MR Compton as Mr Beetles and Mr Buckstone as Mrs Beetles. |
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| Accession number | S.28-2012 |
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| Record created | May 4, 2012 |
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