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05 February 2022 - 15:00 (CET) -
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A work by the virtuoso draughtsman reappears, putting the stars of 18th-century Parisian theater back in the spotlight: Voltaire and one of his best performers, Jean-Baptiste Brizard.
Louis Carrogis, known as Carmontelle (1717-1806), The Actor Jean-Baptiste Brizard Playing Narbas in Merope at the Comédie-Française in 1765, black pencil, red chalk and watercolor on two sheets assembled on an old mount, 31 x 19 cm (12.2 x 7.4 in). Estimate: €6,000/8,000
Louis Carrogis, known as Carmontelle (1717-1806), The Actor Jean-Baptiste Brizard Playing Narbas in Merope at the Comédie-Française in 1765, black pencil, red chalk and watercolor on two sheets assembled on an old mount, 31 x 19 cm (12.2 x 7.4 in). Estimate: €6,000/8,000
In this watercolor drawing, the subject, dressed in a caftan and long Middle Eastern-like dress, theatrically implores the sky with eyes and fists raised... And with good reason: Jean-Baptiste Britard, known as Brizard (1721-1791), was one of the greatest tragedians of the 18 th century. Thanks to his imposing presence, his long hair (which has remained famous) and above all his stentorian voice, the young actor quickly gained recognition on the stages of…
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