Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Adams. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The artist’s name, "Adams," is faintly marked in the corner, and the print was published in London in 1828.
This print shows a serious-looking man in a dark coat and high collar. His face is drawn in soft, smudged lines, with a faint shadow under his chin. The background is plain white, and his name, "John Parry," is signed in a small script below.
The print looks old, with brown spots and wear along the edges. The artist’s name, "Adams," is faintly marked in the corner, and the print was published in London in 1828.
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Overview
This print, created by Adams in 1828, is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. It is a portrait print featuring a man in a formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serious-looking man, identified as John Parry, in a dark coat and high collar. Soft, smudged lines characterize his facial features, and a faint shadow is visible under his chin.
Technique & Style
The print's style is consistent with the Romanticism movement, which influenced portraiture during this period. The use of soft lines and subtle shading creates a nuanced representation of the subject.
History & Provenance
Published in London in 1828, the print bears the artist's name, 'Adams,' in the corner. The work is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, showing signs of aging, including brown spots and wear along the edges.
Artist & collection
Artist
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