Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Louis Dupré. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The image shows Rossini’s head and torso with a copy of his signature.
In 1836, Louis Dupré made a print portrait of G. A. Rossini.
The image shows Rossini’s head and torso with a copy of his signature.
It’s a Romantic movement work, kept at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print is part of a collection donated by H. Beard.
Romanticism in art often focuses on emotion and individuality.
The museum keeps it with other historic prints.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.
Overview
This 1836 print by Louis Dupré is a portrait of G. A. Rossini, depicting the composer's head and torso accompanied by a facsimile of his signature. It is housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of the H. Beard Print Collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Gioachino Antonio Rossini, was a renowned composer. The portrait highlights his individuality, aligning with the Romantic movement's emphasis on emotion and personal character.
Technique & Style
Executed in a style characteristic of the Romantic movement, the print conveys a sense of intimacy and personality through its focused, detailed portrayal of Rossini.
History & Provenance
Created in 1836 by Louis Dupré, the print later became part of the H. Beard Print Collection, which was donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
The work is contextualized among other historic prints at the Victoria and Albert Museum, reflecting the broader artistic and cultural interests of the Romantic era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis Dupré traveled Ottoman lands in the 1810s and 1820s, painting watercolours of daily life like Une Demoiselle Grecque de Livadie and Mehmet Aga Salam.
