Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Joshua Reynolds. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print depicts a notable figure flanked by personifications of two theatrical genres.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts a notable figure flanked by personifications of two theatrical genres.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is Mr. David Garrick, a renowned actor, positioned between Tragedy and Comedy, symbolizing the dual nature of his profession.
Technique & Style
The print was engraved by E. Fisher in London, suggesting a level of technical skill in reproducing an original image, possibly a painting.
Context
The work relates to 18th-century theatrical culture, with Garrick being a prominent figure; similar portraiture can be seen in the work of Joshua Reynolds.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter who specialised in portraits.
