Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Smyth. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows four dancers in a circle. The artist, Smyth, made it in 1845 as part of the Romanticism style. It’s a black-and-white illustration from the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The dancers wear matching flowery dresses and garlands. Their poses show a graceful moment from a ballet called “New Pas de Quatre.”
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Overview
This print, created in 1845 by Smyth, is a black-and-white illustration featuring four dancers in a circular formation. It is part of the Romanticism style and is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a moment from the ballet 'New Pas de Quatre', featuring dancers Taglioni, C.Grisi, L.Grahn, and Cerito. The dancers' poses convey a sense of harmony and balance, with their matching attire and floral garlands in their hair adding to the overall cohesion.
Technique & Style
The print is characteristic of Romanticism, with its emphasis on elegance and expressiveness. The dancers are shown en-pointe, with intricate details such as the rose trim on their dresses and the flowers in their hair.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection and is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating its significance in the history of ballet and dance.
Artist & collection
Artist
These prints by an unnamed artist from the mid-1800s show scenes from everyday life in black and white.
