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Sara Bernhardt

Print
1896 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of a proof sketch drawn by John Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) reproduced for the periodical Punch. The sketch shows the French actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923) when she appeared at the Comedy Theatre, and is dated 20th June 1896.

From 1841-2002, Punch magazine published half a million satirical cartoons addressing subjects ranging from Domestic and Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology to Culture, Art, Fashion and Society.


Object details

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Object type
TitleSara Bernhardt (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Annotated proof
Brief description
Print of a proof sketch drawn by John Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) reproduced for the periodical Punch. The sketch shows the French actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923) when she appeared at the Comedy Theatre,and is dated 20th June 1896
Physical description
Print of a proof sketch drawn by John Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) for the periodical Punch. The sketch shows the French actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923) running, in front of a sign for the Comedy Theatre, and is dated 20th June 1896.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.6cm
  • Width: 17.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Derek Pepys-Whiteley in January 1969.
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of a proof sketch drawn by John Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) reproduced for the periodical Punch. The sketch shows the French actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923) when she appeared at the Comedy Theatre, and is dated 20th June 1896.

From 1841-2002, Punch magazine published half a million satirical cartoons addressing subjects ranging from Domestic and Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology to Culture, Art, Fashion and Society.
Other number
1969/A/1 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.3773-2013

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Record createdOctober 18, 2013
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