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H Beard Print Collection, by Tony Johannot, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

Tony Johannot

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by Tony Johannot, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Tony Johannot
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting shows a scene from The Marriage of Figaro. It's a print from the 19th century. The scene is from Act II, Scene 6, which is a pivotal moment in the play. The print was published in Paris by Furne et Cie, which suggests it was part of a larger collection of artworks inspired by literature. The details in the print are intricate, showing the characters' emotions and interactions. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of sfumato.

The story of this work

Overview

An engraved print by Tony Johannot, published in Paris by Furne et Cie, depicts Act II, Scene 6 of *The Marriage of Figaro*. The scene illustrates a moment from the play's second act, sixth scene.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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