Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Baroque artist Peter Van Bleeck. It dates from 1738 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The fact that it's a portrait of characters from a play makes it interesting, as it gives us a glimpse into the theatrical world of the time.
The title of this print is H Beard Print Collection, created by Peter Van Bleeck in 1738.
This print is a portrait of two individuals, Mr. Griffin Tribulation and Mr. Johnson, depicted as characters from a play called The Alchemist. The fact that it's a portrait of characters from a play makes it interesting, as it gives us a glimpse into the theatrical world of the time.
To learn more about this style of art, look into the movement: Baroque.
Overview
H Beard Print Collection is a 1738 print by Peter Van Bleeck, featuring a dual portrait of Mr. Griffin Tribulation and Mr. Johnson in character.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the two individuals as Ananias, a character from the play The Alchemist, offering a glimpse into 18th-century theatrical culture.
Technique & Style
Created during the Baroque period, the print's style is characteristic of the era's artistic tendencies, though specific technical details of the work are not provided.
History & Provenance
The print's history beyond its creation in 1738 and its inclusion in the H Beard collection is not detailed in available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
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