Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Derancourt in 1850.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

Derancourt , 1850

H Beard Print Collection is a print by Derancourt. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is part of a series titled Souvenirs du Theatre, a collection of images related to the theater.

About this work

Overview

This print is part of a series titled Souvenirs du Theatre, a collection of images related to the theater.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a portrait of Léonore, a character from the opera La Favorite. The image is the first in the Souvenirs du Theatre series.

Technique & Style

The print was produced in Paris by the printer Lemercier, indicating a connection to the city's printmaking industry.

Context

The series Souvenirs du Theatre reflects the artist's interest in the theater, capturing aspects of its culture and performances.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Derancourt

He collected the day-to-day in ink: barber poles, cigar-store Indians, the exact curl of a newsboy’s cap, little slices of nineteenth-century life nobody else bothered to draw.