Artwork
James Lew
James Lew is a print by the Romanticist artist A. A. Parker. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1826 print portrays James Lew, rendered in the style of early nineteenth‑century British portraiture. Produced in London, the image offers a visual record of Lew’s appearance and attire, reflecting the conventions of printed portraiture used to disseminate likenesses before the advent of photography.
History & Provenance
The work was issued by the London printer Thomas Kelly in September 1826. Kelly’s press was known for producing affordable portrait prints, catering to a growing market of middle‑class consumers interested in personal and public figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
This 19th-century artist made crisp, dark ink portraits that look like they could’ve been sketched in a single sitting.
