Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Ape. It dates from 22 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1888 print is a portrait of Reverend Hugh Reginald Haweis from the Harry Beard Print Collection.
About this work
This print shows a portrait of Reverend Hugh Reginald Haweis. It was made in 1888 by the artist Ape. The image comes from a series called “Men of the Day” in Vanity Fair.
One funny note: the artist Ape used a playful nickname. It was short for “A pseudonym,” not a monkey.
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Overview
This 1888 print is a portrait of Reverend Hugh Reginald Haweis from the Harry Beard Print Collection. It was published in Vanity Fair as part of their 'Men of the Day' series.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Reverend Hugh Reginald Haweis, was a notable figure of his time, though the print's primary context is as a representation of contemporary celebrity rather than religious or intellectual achievement.
Technique & Style
Created by the artist 'Ape' (a pseudonym), the print exemplifies the illustrative style of late 19th-century periodical portraiture, characterized by detailed linework and a formal, yet approachable, depiction of the subject.
History & Provenance
Published on September 22, 1888, by Vanity Fair, the print is now part of the Harry Beard Print Collection, with similar works housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
Part of Vanity Fair's 'Men of the Day' series, this print reflects the magazine's practice of highlighting influential men of the era through commissioned portraits by various artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Apes, collectively Hominoidea, are a superfamily of Old World simians native to sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
