{"product_id":"the-boa-mrs-milbank-albert-belleroche","title":"The Boa (Mrs. Milbank) - Albert Belleroche","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined lithographic portrait by Albert Belleroche, capturing Mrs. Milbank in a voluminous fur boa with delicate, expressive line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Belleroche, a British artist of French descent, produced this lithographic portrait during a period when he was closely associated with the Parisian art scene. Belleroche is recognised for his technical mastery of lithography, a medium he favoured for its ability to capture the spontaneity of drawing while allowing for subtle tonal gradations. In this work, he depicts Mrs. Milbank, a frequent subject of his portraiture, enveloped in a voluminous fur boa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the sitter's face, which emerges from the dark, textured mass of the garment. Belleroche employs a fluid, calligraphic line to define the contours of the face and the soft, swirling texture of the fur. The background is kept minimal, consisting of vertical, hatched strokes that provide a sense of depth without distracting from the subject. His approach to light and shadow creates a soft, atmospheric quality, characteristic of his portrait studies from the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelleroche's work often reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the Belle Époque, prioritising elegance and the psychological presence of the sitter. The artist avoids rigid academic structure, opting instead for a more impressionistic handling of form. By using the lithographic stone as a canvas for expressive mark-making, he achieves a balance between the precision of a sketch and the finished quality of a formal portrait. This print demonstrates his ability to render complex textures, such as the dense, layered appearance of the boa, through varied pressure and layering of ink. The result is a study that captures a fleeting moment of poise, typical of his broader body of work which frequently explored the intersection of fashion and portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-from-poemes-deugenio-montale-gerard-schneider\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (from Poèmes d'Eugenio Montale) - Gerard Schneider — Gerard Schneider\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albert Belleroche","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58668182503759,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58668346540367,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58668346573135,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58668346605903,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58668346638671,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58668346671439,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58668346704207,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58668346736975,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58668346769743,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58668346802511,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58668346835279,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58668346868047,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Boa-Mrs_Poster_CompositorV1_1788517360357.jpg?v=1788517671","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-boa-mrs-milbank-albert-belleroche","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}