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H Beard Print Collection, by Rulmann, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

Rulmann

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

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

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

About this work

This print is a portrait. It shows Mme Gavaudan in an oval bust format, which was a common way to depict people at that time. The print is part of a collection called the Harry Beard Collection, which suggests it was gathered for its interest or value. You can learn more about this kind of art by looking at the work of artist: Rulmann.

The story of this work

Overview

The lithograph depicts an oval bust portrait of Mme Gavaudan and is part of the Collection du Courrier des Spectacles, numbered 8, within the Harry Beard Collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Rulmann

This early-19th-century printmaker carved satirical scenes of city life that look like they could be memes today.

See the richer artist page
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