Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J. Mortimer. It dates from 9 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1771 print on paper depicts a dramatic scene from history, featuring two actors in character.
About this work
This print shows two men acting out a scene from history. It’s a print on paper, made in 1771, so it’s over 250 years old. The mood feels dramatic, matching the Romantic style.
The print shows Mr Powell and Mr Bensley playing King John and Hubert from an old story. It’s an allegory, which means it’s using characters to teach a lesson.
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Overview
This 1771 print on paper depicts a dramatic scene from history, featuring two actors in character.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Mr Powell and Mr Bensley as King John and Hubert, characters from a historical narrative, presented in an allegorical context where characters convey a moral lesson.
Technique & Style
The work is rendered in a style consistent with the Romantic movement, characterized by a dramatic mood.
History & Provenance
Created in 1771, the print is over 250 years old.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made satirical prints in the 1770s, poking fun at daily life and politics.
