Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by J. Sympson. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a portrait of Mr.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Mr. Giovanni Bononcini, depicting his head and torso. Created by J. Sympson, it is a simple representation of the subject.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Mr. Giovanni Bononcini, likely a figure of note, as his likeness was being circulated. The portrait's straightforward style focuses attention on the subject's face.
Technique & Style
The print is a single sheet of paper with ink, produced using a printmaking technique. Its simplicity is characteristic of portrait prints from the period between the 17th and 19th centuries.
History & Provenance
The print was created sometime between the 17th and 19th centuries. Such prints were used to disseminate a person's likeness widely. Institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum collect and preserve these historical documents.
Artist & collection
Artist
A British printmaker active from the 17th to 19th centuries, J. Sympson carved everyday scenes and curious oddities that were sold in city shop windows and tavern back rooms. One sheet in the H Beard Print Collection…
