Portret van Antoinette Lemonnier als Elisabeth in de opera Leicester 1824

This black and white lithograph by Alexandre-Marie Colin, created in 1824, depicts Antoinette Lemonnier, a famous singer of the time, as Elisabeth in the opera *Leicester*. This artwork is a portrait of a performer in a theatrical role, which was a popular subject for artists in the 19th century. The image shows Lemonnier dressed in an elaborate costume, with a feathered headdress and a long, flowing gown. The portrait captures the elegance and grace of the subject, and the detail of the costume suggests the grandeur of the opera stage.