H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection

Pierre Maleuvre

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a man in costume, likely an actor. He's dressed as Mérovée, a character from a play. The details of his outfit are intricate, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship. The actor is Victor, and he's performing in a play called Fredegonde et Brunehaut, which gives us a glimpse into the theater scene of the time. To learn more about similar prints, look up the work of artist: Maleuvre, Pierre.

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