Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist De Fesch. It dates from 3 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The title of this print is H Beard Print Collection, created by De Fesch in 1773.
It's an engraved portrait of Mr Carlin as Arlequin.
The print is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, and it's interesting to note that it was created during a time when portraits like this were popular.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
This 1773 print, part of the H Beard Print Collection, is an engraved portrait by De Fesch.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Mr Carlin in the role of Arlequin, a character from the commedia dell'arte, a traditional form of Italian theater.
Technique & Style
The engraving reflects the artistic tastes of its time, associated with the emerging Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism.
History & Provenance
The print is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, indicating its significance in the history of art and printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Picture this: a Dutch painter who set up shop in London, painting quiet taverns and sleepy streets while everyone else chased grand history scenes.
![Mr Lee Lewis [sic] speaking a Prologue in the character of Harlequin, by Unknown](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/unknown--mr-lee-lewis-sic-speaking-a-prologue-in-the-character-of-har--a6c1ced4b6e54e31-w320.webp)
