Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Alexandre Laucauchie in 1840.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

Alexandre Laucauchie , 1840

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Alexandre Laucauchie. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is part of a collection featuring H Beard.

About this work

Overview

This print is part of a collection featuring H Beard. It is a printed image.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Fanny Persiani as Adina, a character from the opera L'Elisir d'Amore, suggesting a connection to 19th-century opera and its performers.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexandre Laucauchie

You’ll find this 19th-century printmaker elbow-deep in satirical ink, poking fun at Parisian street life with the same mischief a cartoonist brings to memes today.