Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Thomas Banner. It dates from 1763 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by Thomas Banner in March 1763.
This print is based on a character from a play. It shows Mr Yates as Launce in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The character has a dog named Crab. This play is by William Shakespeare.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a print created by Thomas Banner in March 1763 using the etching technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Mr Yates portraying Launce, a character from William Shakespeare's play The Two Gentlemen of Verona, accompanied by his dog Crab. The scene is drawn from the play's narrative, capturing a moment in the character's interaction with his canine companion.
Technique & Style
The print is an etching, a technique that allows for detailed and expressive renderings. Its style is associated with the emerging interests of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and the portrayal of everyday life and characters.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Banner spent years carving tiny woodblocks in a London attic that smelled like turpentine and cold toast.
