H Beard Print Collection

1893

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

About this work

This print shows a man with a serious expression. He is Jules Massenet, a composer. The print gives us a glimpse of his life, and it's interesting to see how he was portrayed in art. The artist likely wanted to convey Massenet's personality through his facial expression. This was a common way to depict people in art during that time. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: sfumato.