Mlle Alphonsine in male drag as the Princess
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Mlle Alphonsine in male drag as the Princess
Mlle. Alphonsine in male drag as the Princess Castorine in Les Cinq Cents Diables.. Actress and singer Jeanne Benoit (1829-1883) appeared under the stage names Mlle. Alphonsine and Mlle. Fleury. The 500 Devils was a fairy spectacle by Dumanoir and Dennery. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris 1854
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1860 Alexandre Benoit Cents Cinq Dennery Diables Drag Dramatique Dumanoir Fairy Galerie Jeanne Lacauchie Singer Spectacle Theatres
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Mlle. Alphonsine, the renowned French actress and singer, captivates the audience in this handcoloured lithograph as she takes on the role of the Princess Castorine in the fairy spectacle "Les Cinq Cents Diables" (The Five Hundred Devils). The production, created by Dumanoir and Dennery, was a popular success in the Theatres de Paris during the 1850s. Mlle. Alphonsine, born Jeanne Benoit, was known for her versatility and ability to convincingly portray both male and female roles. In this image, she is seen in male drag, adding an intriguing layer to the enchanting storyline. The detailed lithograph, created by Alexandre Lacauchie for Galerie Dramatique, showcases the elaborate costumes and theatricality of the production. Mlle. Alphonsine's performance as the Princess Castorine was a testament to her talent and the captivating allure of the world of 19th-century French theatre.
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