Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Benjamin Cole, 1708
H Beard Print Collection, by Benjamin Cole, 1708

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Baroque artist Benjamin Cole. It dates from 1708 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This print shows a memorial wall for John Blow. He was an English composer and organist who died in 1708. The work is by Benjamin Cole and it’s held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The print was made after Blow’s death. It’s part of the Baroque movement and uses printmaking techniques.

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Overview

The H Beard Print Collection includes a print depicting the wall memorial of John Blow, an English composer and organist.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a memorial wall dedicated to John Blow, who died in 1708. It is a posthumous tribute to his legacy as a musician.

Technique & Style

Created using printmaking techniques, this work is characteristic of the Baroque movement, known for its dramatic and elaborate style.

History & Provenance

The print was made after Blow's death and is attributed to Benjamin Cole. It is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Benjamin Cole

English engraver Benjamin Cole turned architectural theory into elegant prints in the early 1700s.