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Commedia dell Arte: "the dismissal of the comedians after the abolition
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Commedia dell Arte: "the dismissal of the comedians after the abolition
JLJ4676552 Commedia dell Arte: " the dismissal of the comedians after the abolition of the Italian Comedie" King Louis XIV closed the theatre of the Ancient Italian Comedie on 4/05/1697 for the play " The false prude" directed directly towards Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) of Maintenon (1635-1719), the kings favorite. Among them, Harlequin, Colombine, Pierrot. Painting of the French School. 17th century Sun. 0, 55x0, 69 m Musee des Beaux Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre by French School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; (add.info.: Commedia dell Arte: " the dismissal of the comedians after the abolition of the Italian Comedie" King Louis XIV closed the theatre of the Ancient Italian Comedie on 4/05/1697 for the play " The false prude" directed directly towards Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) of Maintenon (1635-1719), the kings favorite. Among them, Harlequin, Colombine, Pierrot. Painting of the French School. 17th century Sun. 0, 55x0, 69 m Musee des Beaux Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of Commedia dell Arte. Titled "The Dismissal of the Comedians after the Abolition of the Italian Comedie" it depicts a scene from 17th century France when King Louis XIV closed down the theatre of the Ancient Italian Comedie. The closure was prompted by a controversial play called "The False Prude" which directly targeted Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) of Maintenon, who happened to be the king's favorite. In this painting by an anonymous French artist, we see Harlequin, Colombine, and Pierrot among other comedians being dismissed from their beloved theater. Their expressions are filled with sadness and disbelief as they face an uncertain future without their art form. Measuring 0.55x0.69 meters, this artwork is housed in Musee des Beaux Arts Andre Malraux in Le Havre, France. It serves as a poignant reminder of how artistic expression can sometimes clash with political power. Through this print captured by Photo Josse and made available through Fine Art Finder, viewers are transported back to that tumultuous time when comedy met tragedy on stage and its consequences reverberated throughout society.
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