H Beard Print Collection
1876
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Charles-Antoine Coypel
Charles-Antoine Coypel (1726–1726) was an artist.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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H Beard Print Collection is a 1876 by Charles-Antoine Coypel, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows Don Quixote attacking a puppet show. He's swinging his sword at the puppets. The story is from a famous book, and this scene is a funny moment. The print is detailed and colorful. It tells us about the artist's sense of humor. The title of the print is in French, which gives a hint about the artist's background. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique: sfumato.
The print depicts Don Quixote mistaking marionettes for Moors and attacking the puppet show.
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Charles-Antoine Coypel (1726–1726) was an artist.
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