This portrait-tableau is produced in the same manner as that of "[Gabrielle]." The gentleman who personates Louis Napoleon should in form and features resemble him. The costume consists of a blue velvet coat, decorated with silver and gold lace, vest of the same material, buff breeches, white hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, gold epaulets and side arms, a decoration on the left breast composed of brilliant stones and spangles, a red and blue silk sash across the breast. Louis Napoleon wears a long beard and heavy mustache. Position is such as to display a partial front view of the body, right hand placed on the hilt of his sword, eyes directed forward, countenance calm. Light should come from the front of the stage, and be of medium brilliancy. Music, Marseillaise Hymn.
THE RETURN FROM THE VINTAGE.
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It is the Rhine! our mountain vineyards laving; I see the bright flood shine; Sing on the march, with every banner waving, Sing, brothers; 'tis the Rhine! Home, home! thy glad wave hath a tone of greeting, Thy path is by my home; Even now my children count the hours, till meeting; O, ransomed ones, I come. Mrs. Hemans. |
One Female and Four Male Figures.
This picture represents four laborers returning from the vintage, bearing on their shoulders a large tub of grapes, seated on the top of which is a young girl, and by her side a small child. As they near the shores of the imperial river, they sing one of their national songs, the girl accompanying with a tambourine, and the child with a flute. The costume of the four vintagers consists of colored or check shirts, breeches, long hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, single-breasted vest of bright colors, left open, handkerchief tied carelessly about the neck, and low felt hat with a sprig of grape leaves in front, the face colored slightly with red. The lady's costume consists of a red dress, blue waist, open in front, and laced across with pink ribbon, and a small straw hat trimmed with green ribbon on the head. The boy's costume consists of a velvet jacket, white pants, and small fancy cap. The four vintagers stand in a circle, on a round or square pedestal four feet in diameter, covered with green bocking; they face outward, and support the tub on their shoulders; one hand is raised, and grasps the top of the tub, while the other hangs carelessly at the side. A tall box should be placed under the tub, which will relieve the laborers from the weight. The vintagers look up to the lady, the countenance expressing pleasure. The young lady who is seated on the tub holds the tambourine in her left hand, which is raised above her head; the right hand is raised as high as the face, the head thrown back slightly, eyes lifted, body facing the audience. The boy has the end of the flute or trumpet placed in his mouth; both hands grasp the flute; eyes directed forward. The tub should be three feet wide, and the outside and rim painted in imitation of grapes and leaves. Light will be needed in front and at the left side. Music of an inspiring order.