Print Collection

Print Collection

James ARA Heath

1806

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This black-and-white print shows two men on a stage. The older man stands behind a draped table, wearing a long coat and a serious expression. The younger man in front is dressed in fancy 17th-century clothes, holding a sword and standing on a raised platform. On the floor, a helmet and armor lie scattered near a pot that’s steaming or smoking. The older man looks like he’s watching or directing, while the younger one seems ready for action. The lighting is dramatic, with dark shadows and bright spots to highlight their faces and costumes. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

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