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H Beard Print Collection

John Smith

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

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

Who painted this?: John Smith
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a man, Mr. William Penkethman. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The print is a simple portrait, which is interesting because it gives us a glimpse of what people wore back then, like a window into the past. The man in the print, Mr. Penkethman, seems to be a notable figure, and the fact that he was printed suggests he was someone important. We can see the details of his face and clothes, which helps us learn about the time period. You can learn more about prints like this by looking at the work of artist: Smith, John.