Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Pierre-Roch Vigneron. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This lithograph is a portrait of Adolphe Nourrit, a French opera singer.
About this work
Overview
This lithograph is a portrait of Adolphe Nourrit, a French opera singer. It is part of the Harry Beard Print Collection held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Nourrit in a three-quarter view, turning the pages of a music book. His relaxed pose and loosely tied neckcloth suggest a candid moment, possibly caught offstage.
Technique & Style
The lithograph, created by Pierre Roch Vigneron, captures Nourrit in mid-action, conveying a sense of movement and informality.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection, now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Roch Vigneron (16 August 1789 – 12 October 1872) was a French painter, sculptor, and lithographer. He was an early practitioner of lithography during its formative years in France.
