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H Beard Print Collection, by James Thomson, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

James Thomson

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by James Thomson, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
James Thomson
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows Mozart at a table holding sheet music. He wears a powdered wig and dark coat. His expression looks calm but thoughtful. This image comes from a 1793 engraving. It was later copied by Thomson for a book by Charles Knight. The print uses fine lines to show shadows softly. See this print at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The print depicts Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and was published by Charles Knight, based on an original engraving by C. Kohl from 1793.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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