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Scene from "Prince Dorus; or, The Romance of the Nose", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Scene from "Prince Dorus; or, The Romance of the Nose", 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Scene from "Prince Dorus; or, The Romance of the Nose", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Scene from "Prince Dorus; or, The Romance of the Nose", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Prince Dorus; or, The Romance of the Nose", [Olympic Theatre, London], 1850. Mr. Tom Taylor takes the subject of Madame D'Arblay's "Prince Doras" for his Christmas piece - the pet of the good and the prey of wicked fairies. The latter curse the child in its cradle with a big nose...the Prince, who, in stooping to kiss the sleeping beauty, finds his nose too long. On this discovery depended the spell. It is made, and the nose sinks from a non-natural to a natural organ of sense. No longer blind to his own defects, on their removal nothing thenceforth stands in the way of his cherished object...with a splendid tableau, the scenes being all in the style of Watteau'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This image is taken from an 1850 production of "Prince Dorus; or, The Romance of the Nose" at the Olympic Theatre in London. The scene depicts actor Mr. Tom Taylor in the title role, based on the character from Madame D'Arblay's popular novel. In the story, wicked fairies curse the infant Prince Dorus with an oversized nose, rendering him unable to win the heart of his beloved. Upon discovering his unusual feature while attempting to kiss the sleeping beauty, the Prince is devastated. However, the spell can only be broken if he accepts his nose as it is and no longer sees it as a defect. With this realization, the nose transforms from a non-natural to a natural organ, paving the way for the Prince to pursue his cherished object. The tableau is beautifully rendered in the style of Jean-Honoré Fragonard's Watteau, with its dreamlike quality and rich colors. The scene is filled with a sense of whimsy and wonder, as the Prince navigates the challenges of his mythological curse. This engraving was published in the Illustrated London News, providing a glimpse into the world of Victorian theatre and the unusual tales that graced the stage during the 19th century. The print offers a fascinating look at the art of acting and the role of the theatre in society during this time, as well as the enduring appeal of mythological tales and their adaptation for the stage.
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