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Portrait of the Actor, Benoit Coquelin #945964

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Portrait of the Actor, Benoit Coquelin #945964
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Though there were many stars during this time period, Coquelin is considered one of the most important. He was born in Boulogne, son of a Baker. He began his career at Comedie Francaise and created a major scandal by breaking the rule that forbade actors who left Comedie Francaise to perform elsewhere in Paris. After he returned from his world tours, he began performing at other Parisian theatres. With this act, he set the stage for other disgruntled actors to leave thus undermining Comedie?s discipline. He is best known for creating the role of Cyrano de Bergerac, which written especially for him. He was also known for his technical proficiency, which he wrote about in his book "The Art of the Actor."

"The French actor known as Coquelin made his debut at the Comedie Francais in 1860 and achieved fame in classic roles, such as the valet in Figaro. He made an extensive tour of Europe and America in 1886. In 1897 he created his greatest characterization, the title role of Cyrano de Bergerac, at the Theâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin, which he also managed. In 1900 he toured the United States with Sarah Bernhardt and returned to Paris to play opposite her. Highly critical and analytical towards his art, and believing in simulated rather than real emotions"

The greatest rôle in any of Rostand's plays, Cyrano, was planned and written especially for the great French actor, Constant Coquelin. It was at the actor's request, in fact, that the final death scene was planned. All of Rostand's ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Good overall condition.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1882</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:United Kingdom</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Dorothy Tennant (1855-1926)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:13</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:9.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Portrait of the Actor, Benoit Coquelin</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Oil on canvas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Oil on canvas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:london uk</td></tr>
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