Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Jonathan Richardson. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection features a print of Anne Oldfield, created from a picture by J. Richardson.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Anne Oldfield, an English actress, based on a portrait by J. Richardson, likely Jonathan Richardson the elder, a British artist known for his portraits.
Technique & Style
As a print derived from a portrait, it showcases the reproductive printmaking techniques used to disseminate artists' work during its time.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, indicating its historical significance.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jonathan Richardson (12 January 1667 – 28 May 1745), sometimes called "the Elder" to distinguish him from his son, was an English artist, collector of drawings and writer on art, working almost entirely as a portrait-painter in London.
