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H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J. Lockington. It dates from 9 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 18th-century print, titled 'Rural Masquerade dedicated to the Regatta'ites', was published on July 9, 1776, by J.
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Overview
This 18th-century print, titled 'Rural Masquerade dedicated to the Regatta'ites', was published on July 9, 1776, by J. Lockington and is now part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject matter of 'Rural Masquerade' suggests a scene of disguised revelry in a countryside setting, potentially linked to a regatta event, though specific interpretations of its dedication to 'Regatta'ites' are unclear without further context.
Technique & Style
While specific artistic techniques used in 'Rural Masquerade' are not detailed here, prints from this era often employed engraving or etching, with stylistic elements reflective of late 18th-century British graphic art, possibly incorporating detailed linework and satirical or humorous elements common during the period.
History & Provenance
Published in 1776 by J. Lockington, the print's early history is tied to its publisher. It is currently housed in the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its later ownership and preservation.
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J. Lockington made prints in the late 1700s, turning news and public scenes into black-and-white images for broad audiences. Their only confirmed work here is the 1776 print titled H Beard Print Collection, a…
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