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English School 19th Century, Julia Matthews in ‘The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein’

1867

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A highly decorative and whimsical study of ‘The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein’ starring Julia Matthews as the title role, first shown in 1867. La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein is an opera by Jacques Offenbach. The opera is a satirical critique of unthinking militarism and concerns a spoiled and tyrannical young Grand Duchess who learns that she cannot always get her way. The details of this work are as follows: English School 19th Century Julia Matthews in ‘The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein’ by Jacques Offenbach, 1867 Pen and ink and watercolour 14.3/4 x 21.1/4 in. (37.5 x 54 cm.)
  • Creation Year:
    1867
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Oxidisation to the paper, slight possible fading to some of the colour but otherwise highly decorative. Newly mounted in a stepped wooden slip behind glass, in a hand finished gilt composite frame of recent construction. 920.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU540314105232
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