Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by J. Becker, 1838
H Beard Print Collection, by J. Becker, 1838

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J. Becker. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1838 print, published by R.

About this work

This print shows a woman named Mademoiselle Sontag from 1838. It’s a portrait done by J. Becker. The print was published by R. Ackerman.

Romanticism often focused on emotion and individuality. This style was big in the early 1800s. Portraits like this one helped share that feeling.

Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints from this time.

Overview

This 1838 print, published by R. Ackerman, presents a portrait of Mademoiselle Sontag, executed by artist J. Becker.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Mademoiselle Sontag, is portrayed in a manner that reflects the Romantic emphasis on individuality and emotional expression, characteristic of the era's artistic leanings.

Technique & Style

The print embodies Romantic stylistic elements, prioritizing emotional depth and personal character, though specific technical details of the printmaking process are not highlighted in available information.

History & Provenance

Published in 1838 by R. Ackerman, the print's creation and distribution context suggest it was part of a broader early 19th-century market for Romantic-era portraits.

Context

Contemporaneous with the peak of Romanticism in the early 1800s, this work aligns with the period's artistic values, with similar examples found in collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Portrait of J. Becker

Artist

J. Becker

Jakob Becker, also known as Becker is a Russian piano company founded in 1841 in Saint Petersburg by the piano builder Jakob Becker.