The Art of The Works of Moliére

06. Don Garcia of Navarre or The Jealous Prince
06. <i>Don Garcia of Navarre</i> or <i>The Jealous Prince</i> suite

A collection of fifteen engravings, including the Title of 1661 and other works in the definitive state by Jacque Leman and Edmond Hedouin.

The collection is provided with complete provenance dating to its issue (including copy of original issuance certificate), the collection title page, publisher"s title page, a list of engravings and certificate of authenticity.

Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Title</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Title - Jacque Leman, as delineator, translates the original work of 1661.
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Title of 1661</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Title of 1661 - Jacque Leman, as delineator, translates the original work of 1661.
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Dramatis Personé</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Dramatis Personé - Jacque Leman, as delineator, translates the original work of 1661, from the French, a listing of the cast of characters, with additional engraving contributions by etcher, P. Arents, SC.
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act I, Scene V</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act I, Scene V - The scene depicts, Don Garcia, Donna Elvira, Don Alvarez and Eliza. Garcia: "Henceforth, this will be my only desire; and sooner than fail in it, I will lose my life."
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act I</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act I - The engraving representing Act I depicts the images of Don Garcia and Donna Elvira.
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act II, Scene VI</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act II, Scene VI - Elaborately engraved plate by Jacque Leman. Eliza and Don Garcia are examining a torn letter, when Eliza says, "Join the two parts together."
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act III, Scene III</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act III, Scene III - The scene takes place in a columned outdoor court-yard with Don Garcia, Donna Elvira and Don Alphonso (under the name of Don silvio). Garcia to Elvira, His great merits, which I admire, deserve the love of a princess."
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act III, Scene IV</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act III, Scene IV - In the frame, Garcia and Alphonso converse, with an image of Donna Elvira is seen below. Above, left and right, two lion's heads and to the right and left, two vases of roses. Garcia, "No, no, do not fear that you will be compelled to violate the order you received."
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act IV, Scene VII</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act IV, Scene VII - Represented on stage are Don Garcia, Don Alvarez, Donna Elvira and Donna Inez.
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act IV, Scene X</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act IV, Scene X - Donna Elvira, Don Garcia, Don Alvarez, Eliza and Donna Inez. "Thanks to Heaven, behold the cause of the general suspicions you showed."
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act IV, Scene X</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act IV, Scene X - Donna Elvira, Don Garcia and Donna Inez (in man's dress). Donna Elvira (to Don Garcia, showing him Donna Inez), "Thanks to Heaven, behold the cause of the generous suspicions you showed. Look well on that face, and see if you do not at once recognize the features of Donna Inez."
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act IV, Scene XI</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act IV, Scene XI - Don Garcia and Don Alvarez, as they retreat from the great hall. Alvarez, "So great a service, my lord, may perhaps obliterate all remembrance of your offense; but to risk..."
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act V, Scene V</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act V, Scene V - Eliza, Donna Elvira, Donna Inez (in a man's suit) are engaged in conversation of the day's events, when Don Alphonso (as Don Silvio) comes into the room. Eliza: "Madame, he is here. You can remain without even looking."
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act V, Scene V - Fini</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act V, Scene V - Fini - The final scene depicts Eliza, Donna Elvia, Donna Inez (in man's dress) and Don Alphonso (as Don Silvio). Alphonso: "I trust, my lord, that after all our useless dissensions this marriage may forever unite our hearts and kingdoms."
 
Don Garcia of Navarre: <i>Act II, Scene VI</i> Don Garcia of Navarre: Act II, Scene VI - Don Garcia, Donna Elvira and Eliza. "This sword shall instantly in your sight by a well directed thrust."
 
 

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