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 painting shows a man standing in front of a bust. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The man is William Henry West Betty, an actor, playing Hamlet. The interesting thing about this work is that it's an engraving, made from an original image. It was printed in London, which was a big city for art back then. The printing process was a complex task, requiring great skill. You can learn more about the style of this print by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
