Fenouthet

This 19th‑century printmaker carved delicate scenes of Paris streets and gardens on small metal plates, inking the same image over and over to build up subtle shades of gray. Their only dated piece, *H Beard Print Collection* from 1848, shows a quiet corner near the Seine with masts of river boats just visible behind leafy trees. Look for the way the buildings lean slightly forward and the cobblestones catch the light—small tricks that give the scene life. Tap the print itself to see how the ink feels under your fingertip.