Copy of the role of Titus from ‘Brutus’ produced by Henri Louis Lekain, c.1750

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CMV37510

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MS 20014 (1), ‘Brutus : tragédie’

Title:

Copy of the role of Titus from ‘Brutus’ produced by Henri Louis Lekain, c.1750

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No related manuscripts found.

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Reproductions:

Comédie-Française, MF 0725

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Incipit Diplomatic:

Incipit Modernised:

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In Voltaire’s Hand:

No

Brief Summary:

Copy of the role of Titus from Brutus produced by Henri Louis Lekain, c.1750.

Detailed Summary:

Brutus was first performed at the Comédie-Française on 11 December 1730. Lekain first took on the role of Titus on 14 September 1750. He would perform the role 20 times between 1753 and 1770.

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Physical Description

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17 pp.

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Height: 330 mm

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1

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Part of a bound collection of roles played by Lekain and copies in his hand.

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Undecorated.

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History

Date:

1750

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[Paris]

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Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

8 September 2025