Title
Sarah Bernhardt Reclining on a Divan, Reading, c. 1885-1890. Creator: Georges-Jules-Victor Clairin (French, 1843-1919).
Caption
Sarah Bernhardt Reclining on a Divan, Reading, c. 1885-1890. Perhaps the most famous actress in the history of the theater, Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was one of the most magnetic personalities of her time and was known by her adoring fans as "the Divine Sarah." Jules Clairin was the favored portraitist of the actress, and depicted her in various roles in more than 100 paintings. In this intimate drawing, the international idol is depicted off stage, probably in her exotically decorated Parisian atelier that overflowed with lush palms, patterned carpets, fringed throws, and Asian bibelots. Quiet in her reverie, the reclining Bernhardt is supported by a tiger skin, the drama of her life momentarily voiced by the roaring animal.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19G03_098
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