H Beard Print Collection
1822
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1822
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a man dressed in tight breeches and a loose shirt, wearing a dark waistcoat and a neckerchief. He's depicted in a dancing pose, which suggests he's a performer. The details of his costume are interesting, like the way his breeches button and garter at the knee. To learn more about the style and methods used to create this print, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
