Pellegrini
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Pellegrini is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a man named Pellegrini. He's the main figure in the image. The details of his life are not well-known, but this print is part of the Harry Beard Collection, which suggests it has some historical significance. The collection itself is interesting because it contains many rare prints from the same time period. This one was published between the late 18th century and mid 19th century, which gives us a clue about when it was made. You can learn more about printmaking techniques like chiaroscuro.
