H Beard Print Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a portrait of a man, Frederic Leighton. He's dressed formally, looking straight ahead. You can see a lot of detail in his face and clothes. The interesting thing about this print is that it was published in a magazine called Vanity Fair. It's part of a series called 'Men of the Day'. If you want to learn more about this kind of artwork, look into the technique of sfumato.
