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Corporal Cartouch teaching Miss Camp-Love her Manual Exercise, 1778 (oil
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Corporal Cartouch teaching Miss Camp-Love her Manual Exercise, 1778 (oil
XCF875831 Corporal Cartouch teaching Miss Camp-Love her Manual Exercise, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Collet, John (c.1725-80); The Guards Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Actress Charlotte Walpole in 1778 learning her role for the play The Camp. Her teacher is a corporal in the Third Foot Guards regiment.
Miss Charlotte Rampole, the star of Richard Brinsley Sheridanas 1778 play, The Camp: A Musical Entertainment, in her role as Nancy, the girl who dressed as a solder and ran off to the large training camp at Coxheath.); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12941978
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The captivating oil painting, "Corporal Cartouch teaching Miss Camp-Love her Manual Exercise, 1778" by John Collet, transports us to the vibrant world of Georgian London. The artwork showcases actress Charlotte Walpole immersed in her role as Nancy from Richard Brinsley Sheridan's play, "The Camp: A Musical Entertainment". In this satirical and entertaining scene, Miss Charlotte Rampole embodies a young girl who disguises herself as a soldier and flees to Coxheath's training camp. With an oval composition that draws our attention to the central figures, we witness Corporal Cartouch diligently instructing Miss Camp-Love on the art of drilling and musket handling. As a member of the Third Foot Guards regiment himself, his expertise is evident in his patient coaching style. The detailed depiction of their interaction reveals both seriousness and amusement. Collet skillfully captures the essence of Georgian theater through this theatrical portrayal. The artist invites us into a world where actors seamlessly transform themselves into characters with great dedication and precision. This painting serves as a testament to the talent and commitment required for successful performances during that era. Displayed at The Guards Museum in London, this remarkable piece offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into historical entertainment practices while celebrating both military discipline and artistic expression. It stands as a reminder of how art can bridge different worlds – bringing together soldiers' duty-bound lives with actors' imaginative portrayals on stage.
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