Augustin-Eugène Scribe with Characters 1820 - 1866

Victor Adam's "Augustin-Eugène Scribe with Characters" (1820-1866) is a lithograph that pays tribute to the renowned French playwright Augustin-Eugène Scribe. The work features a portrait of Scribe in a laurel wreath, along with sixteen scenes from his popular plays, providing a visual glimpse into his diverse and prolific dramatic repertoire. The detailed illustrations, rendered in a meticulous black and white style, capture the dynamism and emotion of Scribe's theatrical works, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century French theater. The lithograph was likely intended for a wide audience, including theater enthusiasts and fans of Scribe's work.