Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Baroque artist Charles-Antoine Coypel. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The artist carved lines into a metal plate to make this image.
This print shows a woman in a simple dress holding a fan. The artist carved lines into a metal plate to make this image. You can see her face lit from one side, which gives it depth.
The print was made around 1730 by Coypel. It shows Adrienne Lecouvreur, a famous actress from that time. Her name appears on the print as "Adrienne Le Couvreur."
Look up Coypel, Charles-Antoine to see more of his prints.
Overview
This 1730 print, created by Charles-Antoine Coypel, portrays the renowned 18th-century actress Adrienne Lecouvreur. The image captures her in a simple dress, holding a fan, with nuanced facial lighting adding depth.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Adrienne Lecouvreur, was a celebrated actress of her time. The print's depiction highlights her prominence in the cultural scene, though the artwork's specific context or symbolism beyond portraiture is not immediately clear.
Technique & Style
Coypel employed metal plate engraving to produce this print, evident in the carved lines composing the image. The use of chiaroscuro, with light illuminating one side of Lecouvreur's face, reflects a stylistic choice common in portraiture of the era.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1730 by Charles-Antoine Coypel, the print is part of the H Beard Print Collection. Specific details on its provenance prior to its inclusion in the collection are not provided.
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