Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by John Bell, 1
H Beard Print Collection, by John Bell, 1

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist John Bell. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a black and white etching featuring a three-quarter length portrait of a woman.

About this work

The details in this portrait are interesting, and to learn more about this style, look at the work of artist: Bell, John.

This painting shows a woman in a Regency style gown and pelisse.
She's dressed in a fancy outfit from the early 19th century.
The woman is standing with a small harp behind her.

The woman in the portrait is identified as 'Miss Nash'.
I don't know much about her, but the portrait gives a glimpse of what people wore back then.

The details in this portrait are interesting, and to learn more about this style, look at the work of artist: Bell, John.

Overview

This print is a black and white etching featuring a three-quarter length portrait of a woman.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is identified as 'Miss Nash', depicted in a Regency style gown and pelisse, with a small harp in the background, suggesting a connection to music.

Technique & Style

The print showcases the artist's skill in capturing the details of early 19th-century fashion, characteristic of the Regency era.

Context

The portrait provides insight into the attire and cultural pursuits of women during the early 19th century.

Artist & collection

Portrait of John Bell

Artist

John Bell

American, Hagerstown, Maryland 1800–1880 Waynesboro, Pennsylvania