Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by John Brandard. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This chromolithograph print from the Harry Beard Collection depicts a dancer in a serene natural setting.
About this work
Overview
This chromolithograph print from the Harry Beard Collection depicts a dancer in a serene natural setting. The image features a woman in a classical Greek-style tunic, with loose hair adorned with flowers, holding a tambourine.
Subject & Meaning
The print is associated with 'Mlle. Sontag', potentially referring to either Henriette Sontag, a singer, or her sister Nina, an actress. However, the image's representation of a dancing figure may not be directly linked to either woman.
Technique & Style
The print is a chromolithograph, a multi-color printing technique that was popular during the 19th century. The image showcases a classical style, with the dancer dressed in a Greek-inspired tunic and sandals, evoking a sense of antiquity.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Brandard made detailed prints for the theater world in the 1830s–1850s, turning operas and ballets into eye-catching sheet music covers and playbills.
