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H Beard Print Collection, by J Richardson, 1738

H Beard Print Collection

J Richardson

1738

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1738 by J Richardson, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
J Richardson
When & what style?
1738 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a portrait of Lord Viscount Bolingbroke from 1738. It’s a small, black-and-white image made by artist J. Richardson. You can see it today at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The sitter’s name was Henry St. John, and he lived through a big political time in Britain. The print fits the Baroque style, which often used bold contrasts and dramatic lines. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum next.

The story of this work

Overview

A 1738 portrait by J. Richardson depicts Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke, held in the Harry Beard Collection and signed by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

J Richardson

J. Richardson made prints in the 1700s, mostly pictures of everyday life and animals. Look for "H Beard Print Collection" from 1738 in the bundle—it’s a set of lively engravings showing everything from city streets to…

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