Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Martinet. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows Madame Toudouze in costume as Amarathe from the opera La Fille de Madame Angot. It’s by Martinet, made around 1873.
The image comes straight from the stage of the Théâtre des Folies Dramatiques in Paris. That theater staged comic operas full of catchy tunes and playful plots.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a scene from a comic opera.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Madame Toudouze in costume as the character Amarathe from Charles Lecocq's opera La Fille de Madame Angot, performed at the Théâtre des Folies Dramatiques in Paris.
History & Provenance
Created by Martinet around 1873, the print is a direct representation of a stage performance, capturing the essence of the opera's theatricality.
Context
The Théâtre des Folies Dramatiques was known for staging comic operas characterized by their catchy melodies and lighthearted storylines.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martinet made print illustrations that circulated widely in the 18th and 19th centuries.
