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Mme. Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in George Sands Le Pressoir at the Gymnase Dramatique.. Born in 1826, Cheri Lesueur, nee Anna Cizos, Anna Cheri, was the sister to the actress Rose-Marie Cizos, and married the actor Lesueur in 1852. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris 1853
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1860 Alexandre Anna Cheri Dramatique Galerie Lacauchie Marie Pressoir Sand Sister Suzanne Theatres Lesueur
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Mme Cheri Lesueur, born Anna Cizos in 1826, graces this handcoloured lithograph as Suzanne in George Sand's "Le Pressoir" at the Gymnase Dramatique. Cheri Lesueur's theatrical journey began when she married the actor Lesueur in 1852, but her roots in the world of theatre ran deeper. She was the sister of the renowned actress Rose-Marie Cizos, who had already made a name for herself on the Parisian stage. In this exquisite portrayal, Cheri Lesueur embodies the character Suzanne, a role made famous by George Sand, the celebrated French novelist and playwright. Sand's works often challenged societal norms and gender roles, and "Le Pressoir" was no exception. The play, first performed in 1852, tells the story of Suzanne, a woman who disguises herself as a man to gain employment in a vineyard and ultimately falls in love with her employer. This evocative image, produced by Alexandre Lacauchie for the Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris in 1853, offers a glimpse into the rich history of French theatre. The meticulous handcolouring brings the intricate details of Cheri Lesueur's costume to life, transporting us back to the mid-19th century and the world of George Sand's groundbreaking plays.
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