Clairval

Clairval, real name Jean-Baptiste Guignard, (27 April 1735, Étampes – 1795, Paris) was an 18th-century French operatic singer (tenor), comedian and librettist.

He played with the same authority drama, comedy and opera, in a considerable number of roles.

Among the most notable were:

Clairval in the role of Blondel (opera Richard Cœur-de-Lion )
Clairval wearing a costume