1782
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
H Beard Print Collection is a 1782 by Francesco Bartolozzi, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a man, likely Thomas Arne. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The print is detailed and well-made. The artist put a lot of work into it, and you can see the lines and textures. This print is interesting because it's a portrait of a specific person, and it gives us a glimpse into the past. To learn more about this style of printmaking, look up the technique: sfumato.
Francesco Bartolozzi (21 September 1727 – 7 March 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. He is noted for popularizing the "crayon" method of engraving.
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