H Beard Print Collection
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
Artist
Thomas Worlidge
Thomas Worlidge (1700–1766) was an artist, born in Peterborough.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
H Beard Print Collection is a 1750 by Thomas Worlidge, depicting Cummerbund, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a man dressed as a fine gentleman. He's dressed in fancy clothes and looks very elegant. The man in the print is Theophilus Cibber, an actor. The details in the print are interesting, like the folds in his clothes and his pose. The print is a good example of 18th-century art, and to learn more, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
The print portrays Theophilus Cibber dressed as a refined gentleman, reflecting 18th-century fashion and social ideals. Created by Thomas Worlidge in 1750, the image captures Cibber in a composed, elegant pose typical of satirical or theatrical portraiture of the period. The artwork belongs to the H Beard Print Collection.
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Thomas Worlidge (1700–1766) was an artist, born in Peterborough.
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