Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Trossarelli. It dates from 30 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows Giovanni Battista Viotti in profile. Trossarelli made it in 1821 as a single sheet. The print was published by Colnaghi & Cockspur in London that same year.
The image comes from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Beard Print Collection. It is one of the few surviving portraits of Viotti, a famous violinist.
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Overview
This 1821 print, part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's Beard Print Collection, portrays the renowned violinist Giovanni Battista Viotti in profile.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Giovanni Battista Viotti, was a celebrated violinist. This print is one of the few surviving portraits of him, offering a rare visual representation of the musician.
Technique & Style
Created by Trossarelli as a single-sheet print, its publication by Colnaghi & Cockspur in London in 1821 reflects typical print production and dissemination practices of the early 19th century.
History & Provenance
Published in 1821 by Colnaghi & Cockspur in London, the print is now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of the Beard Print Collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Trossarelli never signed a single print—they snuck their initials into the corner of every sheet like a secret handshake.
