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H Beard Print Collection

Print
19th century (engraved)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving of a portrait of Gilles, a Pierrot, by Watteau. At the Pierrot's feet are other stock characters of the Commedia dell'Arte including a Doctor on his donkey, Léandre, Isabelle and the Capitaine.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
engraving, ink on paper
Brief description
Engraving of a portrait of Gilles, a Pierrot, by Watteau, 19th century, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraving of a portrait of Gilles, a Pierrot, by Watteau.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 48.5cm
  • Print size width: 32.9cm
Production typeProof
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Production
Attribution note: Proof before letters.
Subject depicted
Summary
Engraving of a portrait of Gilles, a Pierrot, by Watteau. At the Pierrot's feet are other stock characters of the Commedia dell'Arte including a Doctor on his donkey, Léandre, Isabelle and the Capitaine.
Other number
F.155-6 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.3775-2009

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Record createdJanuary 13, 2010
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