Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Pierre-Louis Grevedon. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a hand-colored lithograph depicting Mlle.
About this work
Overview
This print is a hand-colored lithograph depicting Mlle. Noblet, a performer from the Academie Royale de Musique. The image is a three-quarter length portrait.
Subject & Meaning
Mlle. Noblet is shown wearing an elaborate blue gown with a pleated bodice and pink underlayers, accentuated by a purple belt with a gold buckle. Her hairstyle features lace, striped bows, and silk roses, highlighting her role as a performer.
Technique & Style
The print is a lithograph, a technique that involves printing from a stone or metal plate. The image was later hand-colored, adding detail and vibrancy to the depiction of Mlle. Noblet.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection, and a related work by Pierre-Louis Grevedon is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Louis Grevedon had a thing for faces—he didn’t just paint them, he carved them into prints so crisp you can count the stitches on a collar.
