Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by G. B. Bosio. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The work belongs to the H Beard Print Collection and is executed as a single-sheet print. It presents a visual representation of the figure known as Corilla Olimpica, rendered in the medium of printmaking. The piece is catalogued simply as a print, without further specification of size or material composition.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, Corilla Olimpica, is the sole focus of the image. While the identity of Corilla Olimpica is not elaborated in the record, the title suggests a portrait or character study, inviting viewers to consider the individual’s presence within the printed format.
Technique & Style
Created through printmaking processes, the work likely employs line work and tonal contrast typical of the medium, though the specific technique, such as etching, lithography, or woodcut, is not documented. The visual approach emphasizes the depiction of the subject rather than elaborate background elements.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, indicating it was acquired or assembled by an individual or institution bearing that name. No further details on the artwork’s creation date, previous owners, or exhibition history are provided in the source material.
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Artist & collection
Artist
G. B. Bosio made prints in the 18th century, when artists used sharp tools and acid to carve images into metal plates. One of the prints in this set is titled H Beard Print Collection. The style is crisp and detailed,…
