Caricature of Benoit-Constant Coquelin, French actor
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Caricature of Benoit-Constant Coquelin, French actor
Caricature of Benoit-Constant Coquelin (1841-1909), leading French actor.
1880
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Actors Benoit Bryan Cigarette Cock Cockerel Constant Coquelin Entracte Leading Performer Poultry
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This caricature depicts Benoit-Constant Coquelin, a leading French actor of the late Victorian era, in a playful and humorous light. The image, created in 1880 by an unknown artist, captures Coquelin in the midst of an entr'acte, the intermission between acts in a theatrical performance. With a mischievous grin, Coquelin is shown puffing on a cigarette, surrounded by a group of men, some of whom appear to be fellow actors. The caricature plays with words, as the title "men" can be read as both a reference to the male company of actors and to the term "men" as in poultry, a nod to Coquelin's nickname "Le Coq" or "The Cockerel," which he earned for his energetic and lively performances. Coquelin's distinctive facial features are exaggerated in the caricature, with his bushy eyebrows and prominent nose adding to the humor. The artist's skillful use of lines and shading brings the image to life, capturing the essence of Coquelin's charisma and stage presence. This caricature offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century French theater, showcasing the playful and entertaining atmosphere that surrounded the lives of its leading performers.
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