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Madlle as Manualita in Pepito

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

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Madlle as Manualita in Pepito is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

About this work

This print shows a person dressed as a character named Manualita in a play called Pepito. The person in the print is an actor, but we don't know who they are. They're wearing a costume and posing for the picture. To learn more about this kind of artwork, you can look into the technique of sfumato, which is an art method that creates soft, hazy effects by layering thin glazes of paint or ink.

The story of this work

Overview

A hand-coloured print from around the 19th century shows an unidentified actor in the role of Manualita from the production Pepito, presented as a full-length portrait. The image is part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.