Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Baroque artist John Breun. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, a compilation of etched portraits.
Technique & Style
The work is an etching, a technique used to create detailed images through acid etching on metal plates.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Robert Wilks Esq., likely a notable figure of the time, although the specific context or significance of his portrayal is not detailed.
History & Provenance
Published by John Breun, who was active between approximately 1665 and 1750, the print has been part of the Harry Beard Collection.
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Artist
John Breun didn’t paint grand scenes, he printed the everyday. The guy lived in 18th-century London and spent his days turning blacksmiths’ tools, tavern signs, and street criers into crisp little prints. His work is…
