H Beard Print Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
18
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a woman dressed as Mandane, a character from history. She's wearing a fancy costume and has a serious expression. The print is coloured by hand, which makes it unique. The woman in the print is Miss Paton, and she's portrayed in a very formal way. This was a common way to depict people in art back then. The print was published in London, which suggests it was meant for a wide audience. You can learn more about this kind of printmaking by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
