Artwork
Madlle as Manualita in Pepito
Madlle as Manualita in Pepito is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 19th-century print portrays an unidentified actor in character as Manualita from the play Pepito.
About this work
Overview
This 19th-century print portrays an unidentified actor in character as Manualita from the play Pepito. The subject is shown posing in costume.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a moment from Pepito, a play of the time, with the actor embodying Manualita, a character whose significance is contextual to the play's narrative, now unknown without further historical detail.
Technique & Style
Although the print's specific technique isn't detailed here, works from this era often employed methods like sfumato for soft, hazy effects, achieved through layered glazes, though this print's exact artistic approach remains unspecified.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its provenance, though the exact date of publication within the 19th century and the actor's identity remain unknown.
Artist & collection
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