Mr Pearman as Leander
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows Mr Pearman as Leander. It's a print from 1825, which is interesting because it was published by G. Virtue in London. The details in the print are quite specific, like the date it was published, which suggests it was meant to be a notable work at the time. To learn more about similar prints, look up the technique of sfumato.
