Behind the Scenes
Print
1840 (Published)
1840 (Published)
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Although backstage images are not uncommon, this particular print from 1840 has several interesting features. There appear to be naked flames fixed to the back of the flats and also a male in street clothes talking to an actress.
Object details
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| Title | Behind the Scenes |
| Materials and techniques | Etching |
| Brief description | "Behind the Scenes" etching published H Bailliere, 1840. |
| Physical description | On stage scene with curtain down with performers in costumes of all historical periods and Harlequinade and 'Big Head' pantomime costumes and in the centre two dancers peeping through the curtain; to the left, a gentleman in street clothes talking to an actress wearing period dress. On the back of the flats are lamps with naked flames. Titled: "Behind the Scenes". Etching published H Bailliere, 1840. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Cyril W. Beaumont Bequest |
| Object history | The print came to the Museum as part of the Cyril Beaumont Bequest. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Although backstage images are not uncommon, this particular print from 1840 has several interesting features. There appear to be naked flames fixed to the back of the flats and also a male in street clothes talking to an actress. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.380-2000 |
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| Record created | January 31, 2001 |
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