Robert as Captain Gerard in Les Chouans (1886)

Drawing

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Edward Martin Taber Family Collection

Watercolour of Robert Taber in Costume as Captain Gerard: A man in a blue and white military uniform, standing with his right hand resting on a ledge. He has a sword in its scabbard, belted to his left side. He is wearing a black hat with a small feather or plume in the colours of the French flag on top of it. The inscription at the top of the drawing reads, "Robt. as Capt. Gerard in Les Chouans (Gerard is a captain of the Blues)".
Watercolour of Robert Taber in Costume as Captain Gerard

A man in a blue and white military uniform, standing with his right hand resting on a ledge. He has a sword in its scabbard, belted to his left side. He is wearing a black hat with a small feather or plume in the colours of the French flag on top of it. The inscription at the top of the drawing reads, "Robt. as Capt. Gerard in Les Chouans (Gerard is a captain of the Blues)".

Name/Title

Robert as Captain Gerard in "Les Chouans" (1886)

Entry/Object ID

S.001.F.046.WC.1886

Description

A watercolour of the actor, Robert Taber, in costume as Captain Gerard in "Les Chouans". Unsigned work by E.M. Taber, painted for his sister-in-law, Fanny Taber.

Artwork Details

Medium

Watercolor

Subject

Portrait: Captain Gerard from "Les Chouans"

Subject Person or Organization

Robert Taber

Category

Figural Drawings, Drawings, Works of Edward Martin Taber

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Edward Martin Taber

Role

Artist

Date made

1886

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

'Robt. as Capt. Gerard in Les Chouans (Gerard is a captain of The Blues)'

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimensions of the full drawing with mounting.

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

7 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions of the drawing: 8.25 in. x 5.5 in.

Accessories

Accessory

Mat

Color

Blue, Red, Black, Yellow, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

The original paper is glued to the mounting and structurally sound. The paper of the drawing has torn along some of the creases.

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Robert Taber, brother to E.M. Taber, appeared in a production of "Les Chouans" alongside Maurice Barrymore, that opened on November 22, 1886.

Created By

Kathleen Garret