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H Beard Print Collection, by Luigi Sigurta, 1750

H Beard Print Collection

Luigi Sigurta

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1750 by Luigi Sigurta, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Luigi Sigurta
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is a portrait of Antonio Rodil. It's an old print, from a long time ago, between the 18th and 19th centuries. The fact that it's a portrait of a specific person makes it interesting, as it gives us a glimpse into the past. You can learn more about this type of art by looking into the work of artist: Sigurta, Luigi.

The story of this work

Overview

A head-and-torso portrait of Antonio Rodil is shown within an oval frame.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Luigi Sigurta

Luigi Sigurta collected beards like some people collect stamps—hundreds of them, in prints from the 1700s to the 1800s, each one inked precisely, cataloged by size and shape.

See the richer artist page
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