1876 Wood Engraving Vestris Irene Theatre Francais Moreau Voltaire Wreath XGGA9 Bicycles Via di Nola (Nola Street)

Via di Nola (Nola Street)

photographic film

Euterpe Precatoria

Grand Duchy of Tuscany

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1876 Wood Engraving Vestris Irene Theatre Francais Moreau Voltaire Wreath XGGA9 Bicycles Via di Nola (Nola Street)This is an original 1876 black and white wood engraving of actress Madame Vestris in the character of Irne, from Voltaire's play of the same name. When Voltaire completed his play he nervously returned to Paris and found actors for play. Because of his influence in both the American and French Revolutions, he had been hesitant to return, however he was greeted by throngs of people all eager the now elderly mover and shaker. The evening that he saw