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Mlle. Marthe Letessier as Marie Stuart in

Mlle. Marthe Letessier as Marie Stuart in Les Quatre Reines, Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846

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Alexandre Dollet Drama Dramatique Galerie Gymnase Lacauchie Lasalle Marie Marthe Mlle Quatre Stuart Theatres Victor

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Mlle. Marthe Letessier as Marie Stuart in Les Quatre Reines (The Four Queens) at Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique, 1846: A Vision of Regal Splendor This exquisite handcoloured lithograph captures Mlle. Marthe Letessier in the title role of Marie Stuart, Queen of Scotland, in the play Les Quatre Reines (The Four Queens) at Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique in Paris during the 1846 season. The image is based on an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, published in the same year. Mlle. Letessier, a renowned French actress, embodies the tragic and complex character of Queen Marie Stuart with unparalleled grace and intensity. Dressed in a sumptuous red velvet gown, adorned with intricate gold embroidery and a jeweled necklace, she exudes an aura of regal splendor. Her expressive face, with its piercing gaze and slightly downturned lips, conveys the inner turmoil and determination of the queen, who faces the consequences of her passionate love affair with Bothwell and her defiance of the English crown. The elaborate stage costume, designed to enhance the drama and grandeur of the production, is a testament to the theatrical artistry of the time. The rich textures and colors, meticulously rendered in the lithograph, transport us to the opulent world of the French stage in the mid-19th century. The intricate details of the gown, the delicate folds of the fabric, and the elegant accessories all contribute to a captivating visual representation of Mlle. Letessier's portrayal of Marie Stuart. This image offers a glimpse into the world of French theater during the mid-19th century, a time when the art of acting and the art of costume design were at their zenith. The combination of Mlle. Letessier's powerful performance and the stunning visual design of the production made Les Quatre Reines a must-see event for Parisian theatergoers in 1846.

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