Artwork
Print Collection
Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist La Belle Assembleé. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1820 print features a portrait of Miss Macauley, created for publication in La Belle Assembleé.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Miss Macauley, is portrayed in a manner suggesting her prominence in social or literary circles, given the print's association with La Belle Assembleé, a publication known for highlighting notable figures.
Technique & Style
While specific artistic techniques are not detailed, the print's origin in an early 19th-century magazine implies the use of common printmaking methods of the time, such as engraving or etching, to achieve detailed, reproducible images.
History & Provenance
Published in 1820 for La Belle Assembleé, the print's history is closely tied to this publication, though the artist and the subject's full context within the magazine's broader content are not specified.
Artist & collection
Artist
This 1820s printmaker captured the fashion and daily life of the Regency era in detailed, hand-colored engravings.
