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H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 1887

H Beard Print Collection

Unknown

1887

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1887 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting shows Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the opera. It's a state visit to Covent Garden in 1887. The details of the royal couple and the opera scene are interesting because they give a glimpse into the daily life of the royal family during that time. To learn more about this style of art, look at the technique: sfumato.

The story of this work

Overview

The print shows Queen Victoria in profile seated in the Royal Box at Covent Garden during a state visit with Prince Albert in 1887.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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