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A theatre company is disbanded after a charge of blasphemy
A theatre company is disbanded after a charge of blasphemy. Actors, actresses and stage painters react in shock to the news. A tragic story at Avignon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France, translated and abridged from Moritz August von Thummels Reise in die mitt??glichen Provinzen van Frankreich im Jahre 1785 ??1786, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1821
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In this poignant hand-colored copperplate engraving, the shock and disbelief of the members of a theatre company are captured in the aftermath of their sudden disbandment due to a charge of blasphemy. The scene unfolds in the picturesque town of Avignon, France, as actors, actresses, and stage painters gather in hushed conversation, their faces etched with a mixture of sadness, disbelief, and fear. At the center of the image, an elderly gentleman, dressed in the fashion of the time, reads the decree with a look of dismay. A hag, clad in black and wearing a veil, points an accusing finger towards the company, her expression stern and unforgiving. A chaste virgin, a maiden, and a sacred page stand nearby, their shocked expressions adding to the sense of tragedy. The legend at the bottom of the page explains that the theatre company was disbanded by a religious tribunal following a charge of blasphemy. The image, taken from Thomas Rowlandson's Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France, is a poignant reminder of the power of religious and moral sensibilities to disrupt the world of art and entertainment. The intricately detailed hand-coloring adds depth and emotion to the image, bringing the characters to life and capturing the mood of the scene. The use of copperplate engraving adds a sense of historical authenticity, transporting the viewer back in time to the 18th century. Overall, this image is a powerful reminder of the intersection of art, religion, and society, and the impact that one can have on the other.
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