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H Beard Print Collection

Metz, C.M.

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by Metz, C.M., held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Metz, C.M.
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by C.M. Metz. It's interesting that this print is part of a collection, which suggests it was gathered for a specific purpose. The fact that it's a colour plate also implies that the creator put thought into the visuals. You can learn more about prints like this one at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The colour plate titled *Décors du Palais* is part of the H Beard Print Collection by C.M. Metz, dated 1850. It is held in the Harry Beard Collection.

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About the artist

Artist

Metz, C.M.

C.M. Metz made prints in the early 1800s, before photography existed. Two prints in this bundle show scenes from 1809 and another from before the 19th century—both share the same Beard print style. Their crisp lines and…

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