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H Beard Print Collection, by Arthur William Devis, 1797

H Beard Print Collection

Arthur William Devis

1797

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1797 by Arthur William Devis, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Arthur William Devis
When & what style?
1797 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The title of this print is H Beard Print Collection, created by Arthur William Devis in 1797. This print is a portrait of Mademoiselle Parisot, which is a notable fact about the work. The fact that it's a portrait suggests that the artist was focused on depicting a specific person, which was a common practice during the Romanticism movement. The Romanticism movement is what you can look up next to learn more about the context of this print.

The story of this work

Overview

A full-length mezzotint portrait by Arthur William Devis depicts Mademoiselle Parisot in a dancing pose.

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About the artist

Artist

Arthur William Devis

Arthur William Devis (10 August 1762 – 11 February 1822) was an English painter of history paintings and portraits.

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