37 Réjane and Galipaux in "Madame Sans-Gêne".... Lot 37

37 Réjane and Galipaux in "Madame Sans-Gêne". 1893. Lithograph. 250 x 315 [280 x 388]. Delteil 52; Wittrock 44. Printed in olive green. A perfect proof on cream glazed vellum, numbered in pencil (41) and stamped with the red monogram. All margins. Edition of 100 proofs (the first 50 in olive green, the others in black). 1 200 - 1 500 € In this play by Victorien Sardou and Émile Moreau, Réjane (see no. 156) plays the title role of Marshal Lefebvre, a former linen maid whose husband was elevated by Napoleon to the rank of Marshal of the Empire and Duke. Here she is given a dance lesson by the courtier Despréaux, played by Galipaux. This role brought Réjane fame. Like Sarah Bernhardt, she inspired Proust for his character of La Berma. The writer was friends with the actress' son, Jacques Porel. Réjane lodged Proust at her home at the end of her life. About Galipaux, see n° 21.