Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Charles Lucy, 1735
H Beard Print Collection, by Charles Lucy, 1735

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Baroque artist Charles Lucy. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

The print is titled H Beard Print Collection, created by Charles Lucy in 1735.

It's a portrait of Carlo Broschi Farnelli, which is an interesting fact about this work. The Baroque movement was popular during this time, and it's likely that Lucy was influenced by its styles and themes.

To learn more about this style, look into the Baroque movement.

Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1735 print by Charles Lucy, featuring a portrait of Carlo Broschi Farnelli, a notable figure of the time.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Carlo Broschi Farnelli, is the central figure of the portrait, though the print's title, H Beard Print Collection, does not directly reference him, suggesting the work might be part of a larger collection with a thematic or stylistic unity.

Technique & Style

Created during the Baroque period, the print likely reflects Baroque influences in its composition and detailing, characteristic of the era's artistic tendencies, though specific stylistic elements of the print are not detailed here.

History & Provenance

The print was created in 1735 by Charles Lucy. Further details on its creation context, ownership history, or exhibition record are not provided.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Charles Lucy

Artist

Charles Lucy

Charles Lucy (1814 – 18 May 1873) was a British historical painter active during the Victorian era.