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Mlle Cava as Mina as she appeared in the Revolt of the Harem dated 21 Feb 1834
Pencil, watercolour, gold paint | 15.6 x 11.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980015.gh
Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Master: PRINCESS VICTORIA SKETCHES 1 Item: Mlle Cava as Mina as she appeared in the Revolt of the Harem dated 21 Feb 1834
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A watercolour with gold paint showing the ballet dancer Mademoiselle Cava as the character of Mina in the ballet of The Revolt of the Harem. She is shown full-length, facing left with her face turned to the front. She is shown standing with one hand on her hip. She is dressed in theatrical ballet costume with a turban on her head.
Inscribed below: Mlle Cava as Mina as she appeared in the Revolt of the Harem.
Inscribed lower left: P.V.f.KP. Feb: 21st 1834.
Princess Victoria saw The Revolt of the Harem performed at the Covent Garden Theatre on 11 Feb 1834. The young princess took a particular interest in the costumes she had seen worn in theatrical performances. In her journal entry of that day she describes Cava as "a good actress". -
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour, gold paint
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15.6 x 11.9 cm (sheet of paper)
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Kensington Palace