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Monsieur Louis as Clown
Monsieur Louis as Clown

Monsieur Louis as Clown

Dateca. 1860
Periodn/a
Mediumhand colored etching on paper
DimensionsOverall: 8 5/8 × 6 5/8 in. (21.9 × 16.9 cm)
Image: 8 1/4 × 6 3/8 in. (21 × 16.2 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit Linetbd
Object numberSN1546.135.13.a
Monsieur Louis was one of a generation of performers who took up the role of Clown in the wake of Joseph Grimaldi, who died in 1837. This image was created as part of a series of collectible prints by Redington celebrating theatrical talents of the mid 19th century.
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