H Beard Print Collection
1749
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1749
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows John Beard in a stiff, formal pose. It’s a small picture, just a head-and-shoulders view. No fancy background, just a dark field behind the sitter. The year is around 1749, so it’s from the late Baroque period. Baroque prints often used strong contrasts of light and shadow to make the face pop. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum online to see more prints from the H Beard Print Collection.
