18th and 19th century hand-colored prints of European figures and theatrical costumes

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

No known copyright. The Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries believes that this collection is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. (See https://rightsstatements.org/page/NKC/1.0/?language=en)

Preferred citation:

18th and 19th century hand-colored prints of European figures and theatrical costumes, C0554, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries

Summary

Extent:
.01 Linear Feet 1 folder
Creator:
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center, Lacauchie, Alexandre, Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712, and Morin, Louis, 1855-1938
Abstract:
Seven hand-colored prints of European figures and theatrical costumes from the 18th and 19th century.
Language:
English French
Preferred citation:

18th and 19th century hand-colored prints of European figures and theatrical costumes, C0554, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries

Background

Scope and content:

- "Melle. Luther, rôle de L'Amour dans Un Mariage sous la Régence." [Miss Luther, Role of Love in a Marriage during the Regency.] by Alexandre Lacauchie, published by Decan of Paris (No. 521)

-"Costume de Mlle. Carline, Rôle de Julie dans les Étourdis, ou le Mort Supposé." [Costume of Miss Carline, Role of Julie in The Dazzled, or The Supposed Dead Man]

- "Costume des Rois d'Egipte. D'après Luiken." [Costume of the Kings of Egypt. After Luiken.] Likely originally appeared in Levacher de Charnois's Costumes et annales des grands théâtres de Paris, en figures colorées, accompagnés de notices intéressantes et curieuses [ Costumes and chronicles of the major theatres of Paris, with coloured plates, accompanied by interesting notices and curiosities], originally a published weekly from 1786–89.

- "Mme. Rose Chéri dans Manon Lescaut." [Mrs. Rose Chéri in Manon Lescaut.] by Alexandre Lacauchie, published by Decan of Paris (No. 558)

Formal portrait prints of European figures include:

- "Louis Philippe 1er. / Roi des Français." [Louis Philippe I / King of the French]

- "Lord Carnarvon." Engraving after original portrait Sir Anthony van Dyck.

The remaining portrait is an Uncaptioned lithograph by H. Louis Morin depicting one of the King of Prussia's grenadiers. Pencil inscription on the back reads: "A sergeant of the King of Prussia's grenadier by H. Louis Morin." It is unclear if this is an official portrait or a costume depiction.
Biographical / historical:

Known by the stage name Rose Chéri, Rose-Marie Cizos (1824-1861) was a French actress and the daughter of composer and conductor Victor Chéri and sister of actress Anna Chéri (also known as Chéri Lesueur).

Louis Philipe I (1773-1850), also known as the Citizen King, was King of the French from 1830-1848. He is the last French monarch with the title "King" being succeeded by Emperor Napoleon III. Coming to power following the Bourbon Restoration, Louis Philipe began his reign promising a new constitutional monarchy modeled after the British, but found himself faced with growing political unrest. He was ultimately overthrown and formally abdicated following the French Revolution of 1848 and the founding of the French Second Republic.

Robet Dormer (1610?-1643) was an English Lord, 1st Earl of Carnarvon, and a courtier and royalist.

Manon Lescaut is a 1731 French novel by Antoine François Prévost that has seen numerous adapations including stage plays, ballets, opera, and films. It tells the tragic story of a love affair between a nobleman and a common woman named Manon Lescaut.

Un mariage sous la Régence is a comedy by Léon Guillard, presented at the Théâtre Français in 1850.

Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) was a Flemish painter active during the early 17th century and best known for his work as a painter of portraits, as well as religious and mythological subjects. In 1621, he worked in service of King James I of England and after several years working throughout Europe he returned to the English court in 1632 where he painted portraits of King Charles I and his family.

Alexandre Lacauchie (also known as A.L.) was a French painter, engraver, and lithographer active in the mid-19th century, best known for images of contemporary dancers, actors, and singers.

Jan Luiken (also spelled Luyken, 1969-1712) was a Dutch lithographer and poet. Known in his early years for him hedonistic subject matter, Luiken converted to a highly pious form of Christianity following his marriage in 1672. He worked briefly as a book illustrator before withdrawing from society and focusing his poetic works on mystical religious themes.

Louis Morin (1855-1938) was a French author, illustrator, and painter. Based in Paris, France some of Morin's best remembered works include views of Montmartre, silhouette figures for the theatre d'ombres [shadow plays] staged at the Chat Noir nightclub, and his contributions to humor magazines.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Schubertiade Music by Lynn Eaton in March 2025.
Processing information:

Processing completed by Meghan Glasbrenner in May 2026. Finding aid completed by Meghan Glasbrenner in July 2026.

Arrangement:

This is a single folder collection.

Physical location:
R 73, C 2, S 4
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard