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Costume de Paquita dans la Reine d'Espagne
Costume de Paquita dans la Reine d'Espagne is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Delaunois. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper center: L'ARTISTE; lower center: COSTUME DE PAQUITA / dans la Reine d'Espagne, comédie de M. Delatouche; lower left: Eug: Lami; lower right: Lith de Deaunois; by later hand, lower left in graphite: Lami; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 15
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Overview
Costume de Paquita dans la Reine d'Espagne is a lithograph created by Delaunois in 1831, depicting a woman in elaborate 19th-century attire, identified as Paquita from the play La Reine d'Espagne.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Paquita, is portrayed standing near a table, holding a fan and a piece of paper, with a feathered hat on her head. Her costume features puffy sleeves, a high collar, and three shell-shaped decorations. The focus is drawn to Paquita through the use of a dark, blurry background.
Technique & Style
The lithograph is characterized by its monochromatic, quickly executed appearance, relying on lines and shading for depth and detail. The artist's initials serve as signature.
History & Provenance
Created in 1831 by Delaunois, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
The work is linked to the play La Reine d'Espagne, suggesting its creation was tied to theatrical or promotional contexts of the time.
Legacy
The legacy of Costume de Paquita dans la Reine d'Espagne is not explicitly outlined in the provided information, though it remains a documented example of Delaunois' lithographic work.
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