H Beard Print Collection
1742
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1742
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a man with a big nose, wild hair, and a serious face. He wears a wig and a fancy coat. His eyes bulge a little. It’s a quick, sharp drawing. The artist, Pier Leone Ghezzi, was known for funny portraits. He did this as a caricature of William Conolly, a real Irish politician. Ghezzi often drew nobles and popes but made them look silly. His work feels loose and playful. Check out more by Ghezzi, Pier Leone.
