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H Beard Print Collection, by Pierre-Michel Alix, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

Pierre-Michel Alix

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by Pierre-Michel Alix, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Pierre-Michel Alix
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a man, Pierre Louis Dubus-Preville. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The details in the print are interesting, like the way the artist used lines to create texture and pattern. The artist likely used a technique to create depth. This print is a good example of how artists can use simple lines to create detailed images. To learn more about this style, look into the technique of sfumato.

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