(Philip de Loutherbourg) - A dramatic entertainment, called a Christmas tale (Fireworks, Freemasonry, and Philip de - 1776

Philip de Loutherbourg (Scenery) / Dibdin (Music), (Autor ev. Henry Mackenzie):

A dramatic entertainment, called a Christmas tale. In three acts. As performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane.

London, T. Becket 1776, 32 Seiten.

20 x 12,5 cm. Ausgebunden. Montagereste am Rücken. Schwach braunfleckig.

Für mich lediglich im Hathitrust Online Katalog ermittelbar, dort mit Zuschreibung zu Henry Mackenzie.

In einem Onlineartikel wird dieses Theaterstück auch mit der Freimaurerei in Zusammenhang gebracht:

David Worrall: 4 Theatrical Subcultures: Fireworks, Freemasonry, and Philip de Loutherbourg: "Painter and scene designer, Philip De Loutherbourg is the central figure. His production of A Christmas Tale (1774) with David Garrick is redolent with the imagery of Freemasonry. De Loutherbourg and Torré, in turn, were closely linked to developments in London’s market in visual prints. Bringing together Freemasonry’s mystic interests in alchemy and spirituality, de Loutherbourg and Torré also appear to have been closely involved with the quest to create coloured fireworks, employing the painter’s interest in the chemistry of paint colour and the latter’s work for Marylebone Gardens’ fireworks dramas."

Philipp Jakob Loutherbourg der Jüngere (* 31. Oktober 1740 in Straßburg; † 11. März 1812 in Chiswick bei London; auch Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg und Philip James de Loutherbourg) war ein britisch-französischer Maler, Radierer und Aquatinta-Stecher. 1771 wurde Loutherbourg vom Schauspieler David Garrick nach London an das Theatre Royal Drury Lane geholt. Er entfaltete dort als Bühnenmaler eine reiche Tätigkeit und erlangte bald einen bedeutenden Ruf als Maler. 1781 wurde er Mitglied der Royal Academy.

Zitat "Against this background, it is unsurprising that de Loutherbourg was captivated by the extraordinary personality and impressive Masonic credentials of Count Alessandro Cagliostro (1743-1795), the famous Italian adventurer, alchemist, and occultist. Although de Loutherbourg officially belonged to the respectable London Grand Lodge, meeting social expectations, he also secretly joined several less orthodox lodges and societies both in England and on the continent. For the artist, the arrival of Cagliostro, known as the “Great Copt,” was an event of international significance, as the count was considered one of the most influential and mysterious Masons of his time."

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