Petite Galerie Dramatique, 1796-1843, No. 306: Joly, dans Lantara 1796 - 1843

"Joly, dans Lantara" is a print by Pierre Maleuvre from the series "Petite Galerie Dramatique" that was created between 1796 and 1843. The print depicts Joly, a character from the play "Lantara," in a theatrical pose, holding a glass of wine and standing near a table with a bottle of wine on it. This print showcases a popular form of theatrical portraiture during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It provides insight into the costume and character design of the time period, and it was intended to be a memento for theatergoers to remember their favorite performances. This print is a great example of "Petite Galerie Dramatique" series, which was intended to be a collection of theatrical portraits.