Artwork
Mme Madeleine Brohan
Mme Madeleine Brohan is a print by A. Salmon. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 19th-century print, produced by A.
About this work
This is a portrait of Mme Madeleine Brohan. The print was created in the 19th century by A. Salmon in Paris. It's interesting that the print is a representation of a person, which suggests it may have been used to share her image with a wider audience. You can learn more about this type of work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This 19th-century print, produced by A. Salmon in Paris, presents a portrait of Mme Madeleine Brohan, capturing her likeness for widespread dissemination.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Mme Madeleine Brohan, is portrayed in a manner suggesting the print's purpose was to make her image accessible to a broad audience, potentially indicating her public prominence.
Technique & Style
While specific stylistic details are not highlighted, the print exemplifies 19th-century Parisian printmaking techniques, characteristic of the era's portrait reproductions.
History & Provenance
Printed by A. Salmon in 19th-century Paris, the work's provenance is traced back to this Parisian atelier, though further ownership history is not provided.
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Artist & collection
Artist
A. Salmon had a habit of slipping into the crowd at the Comédie-Française just to sketch the actresses backstage, no permission, no apology. That’s where he caught Mme Madeleine Brohan mid-laugh, the pencil lines…
