Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Charles-Louis Baugniet. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a portrait of Samuel Phelps, featuring his likeness alongside a reproduced signature.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Samuel Phelps, featuring his likeness alongside a reproduced signature.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Samuel Phelps, was likely portrayed to commemorate or promote his public persona, given the inclusion of a facsimile signature to enhance authenticity.
Technique & Style
The print's technique and style are characteristic of mid-to-late 19th-century British portraiture prints, with a focus on realism and detail.
History & Provenance
Published in London by Willoughby & Co., the print suggests a targeted audience, possibly theatre enthusiasts or the general public interested in notable figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-Louis Baugniet made a living sketching faces for the Parisian press, turning politicians and poets into witty little cartoons.
