Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Alexander Bassano. It dates from 26 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows Edward Sothern Askew, made by Alexander Bassano in 1863.
This print shows Edward Sothern Askew, made by Alexander Bassano in 1863.
It’s a simple portrait, one of many he made of actors and public figures.
The print was published that same year by Stanhart & Dixon.
Bassano worked in London around the start of Impressionism and Realism.
This piece sits between the two, mixing clear detail with softer tones.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints by Bassano.
Overview
This print is one of a collection by Alexander Bassano, a London-based photographer active during the mid-19th century. It depicts Edward Sothern Askew, an actor or public figure of the time.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Edward Sothern Askew, captured in a straightforward style characteristic of Bassano's work with actors and public figures.
Technique & Style
The print balances detailed representation with softer tonal values, situating it at a crossroads between the emerging styles of Impressionism and Realism.
History & Provenance
Published by Stanhart & Dixon in 1863, the same year it was photographed, the print is a product of the photographic and publishing industries of the era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Bassano took photographs of actors on stage and in costume during the late 1800s.
