Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Dollel, V. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a costume design labeled 'Costume de Melle. Esther.' The artist is V. Dollel.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a costume for a theatrical character named Esther, indicating its origin in stage or play costume design.
Technique & Style
The print is an example of costume design illustration from an earlier period, though its exact date is unknown.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, and similar items can be found in institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
V Dollel made prints, but almost nothing else is known about them. One surviving set is the H Beard Print Collection, a group of black-and-white images that often featured everyday tools and shop signs. The prints sit…
