Artwork
Mlle Sarah Bernhardt
Mlle Sarah Bernhardt is a print by E Abot. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a portrait of Sarah Bernhardt. It's a print from the 19th century.
The print was made from a drawing by E Abot and printed by A. Salmon in Paris. This suggests that the image was created through a process of reproduction, allowing it to be shared more widely.
You can learn more about the artist who created the original drawing by looking up artist: Abot, E.
Overview
Mlle Sarah Bernhardt is a 19th-century print portraying the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt.
Technique & Style
The print was produced from a drawing by E Abot, executed by printer A. Salmon in Paris, exemplifying the reproductive techniques of the time.
Subject & Meaning
As a portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, the print captures the likeness of a celebrated figure of the era, offering a glimpse into her public image.
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Artist & collection
Artist
French printmakers in the 19th century often made bold, flat portraits for mass audiences, and this artist turned the era’s star actress into a striking image.
