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Mr Le Kain/Orosmane dans Zayre

Print
1st May 1773 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting Monsieur Le Kain (1729-1778) playing the role of Orosmane in a production of Zayre staged at the Comedie Française. The print was published by Jefferys & Faden, London, 1st May 1773. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr Le Kain/Orosmane dans Zayre (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print depicting Monsieur Le Kain (1729-1778) as Orosmane in Zayre, published by Jefferys & Faden, London, 1st May 1773. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Print depicting the actor Monsieur Le Kain (1729-1778) as Orosmane in Zayre. Full-length profile portrait. The print is glued to supporting paper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.2cm
  • Width: 14cm
Print only
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Association
Literary references
  • Zayre
  • Orosmane
Summary
Print depicting Monsieur Le Kain (1729-1778) playing the role of Orosmane in a production of Zayre staged at the Comedie Française. The print was published by Jefferys & Faden, London, 1st May 1773. Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.969-2013

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Record createdMarch 14, 2013
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