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Frederick Lemaitre as Fabien in Le Docteur Noir, 1846
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Frederick Lemaitre as Fabien in Le Docteur Noir, 1846
French actor Frederick Lemaitre as Fabien in Le Docteur Noir by Anicet Bourgeoise, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846
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Alexandre Anicet Blackface Bourgeoise Docteur Dollet Dramatique Frederick Galerie Lacauchie Lasalle Lemaitre Martin Noir Porte Theatres Victor Fabien
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Frederick Lemaitre, a renowned French actor of the 19th century, is depicted in this stunning handcoloured lithograph as Fabien in Le Docteur Noir. The image, created by Anicet Bourgeoise and based on an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie, was published in Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris in 1846. Le Docteur Noir, a play by Louis-Joseph Mercier, was first performed at the Theatre de la Porte St. Martin in Paris. In this production, Lemaitre brought the character Fabien to life, a role that showcased his exceptional talent and versatility. The blackface makeup used in the production was a common theatrical convention of the time, used to represent non-white characters. This lithograph captures Lemaitre in the midst of a dramatic moment, his intense expression and gestures conveying the passion and emotion of his performance. The intricate details of his costume, from the textured fabric to the precise folds and drapery, are beautifully rendered in the handcolouring. The Galerie Dramatique series, published by Victor Dollet, was a popular collection of theatrical illustrations that documented the costumes and productions of the Parisian stage. This image of Frederick Lemaitre as Fabien in Le Docteur Noir is a testament to the enduring legacy of these historic performances and the artists who captured them on paper.
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