print;
book-illustration
- Museum number
- 1914,0228.2649
- Description
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Street scene with two Swiss guards suspiciously examining Mr de Pourceaugnac, who has dressed as a woman in an attempt to escape justice, and now tries to hide his face behind a fan; proof before letter of illustration to 'Monsieur de Pourceaugnac', in 'Théâtre complet de Molière' (Paris: Jouaust, 1876-1883), 8 vols in-8
Etching
- Production date
- 1876-1883
- Dimensions
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Height: 145 millimetres
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Width: 110 millimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Associated titles
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Associated Title: Monsieur de Pourceaugnac
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Associated Title: Théâtre complet de Molière
- Acquisition date
- 1914
- Acquisition notes
- With yellow BM stamp, circular: 'British Museum / 10 NO 1900'.
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1914,0228.2649