Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Michel Moreau. It dates from 1773 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a portrait of Alexandrine Fanier made by Jean-Michel Moreau around 1773. It’s part of the Romanticism movement, which often focused on emotion and individuality. The print was published by Moreau himself.
The work is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It’s part of the H Beard Print Collection.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints from this era.
Overview
This print, created around 1773, is a portrait of Alexandrine Fanier, attributed to the work of Jean-Michel Moreau. It is part of the H Beard Print Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the print is Alexandrine Fanier, portrayed in a style reflective of the emerging Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and individuality.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details are not provided, the print's association with Jean-Michel Moreau suggests a level of craftsmanship typical of late 18th-century French printmaking, aligned with early Romantic sensibilities.
History & Provenance
Published by Moreau himself around 1773, the print is now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of the H Beard Print Collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Michel Moreau made prints in late-18th-century Paris, where engraved scenes of daily life and elegant gatherings were popular.
