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H Beard Print Collection, by Nicolas Lancret, 1750

H Beard Print Collection

Nicolas Lancret

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1750 by Nicolas Lancret, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Nicolas Lancret
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting shows a full-length image of Miss Camargo. She's a woman from the past, and we can see what she wore back then. The details in her dress and the way she's posed are interesting because they give us a glimpse into her life. The artist likely wanted to show Miss Camargo's personality through her pose and clothes. This was a way to tell us about her without using words. To learn more about this style, look at the work of artist: Lancret, Nicolas.

The story of this work

Overview

A full-length portrait depicts Miss Camargo, captured in a standing pose within the H Beard Print Collection by Nicolas Lancret from 1750.

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About the artist

Portrait of Nicolas Lancret
Artist

Nicolas Lancret

Nicolas Lancret (French pronunciation: ; 22 January 1690 – 14 September 1743) was a French painter.

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