H Beard Print Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This 1788 print shows three figures from an old play. The artist, J. Jones, used a printmaking method called mezzotint to make soft, greyscale tones. It captures a moment from Philip Massinger’s *The Guardian*. The costumes are fancy—dark coats with shiny trim, light vests, and hats with feathers. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more on this kind of print.
