Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by John V. L. Caswall-Smith in 1850.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by John V. L. Caswall-Smith. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

The H Beard Print Collection is a print from the late 19th century. It's a work by John V. L. Caswall-Smith.

The print is a portrait of Dorothea Baird as Rosalind in As You Like It. It was published in London by Virtue & Co, from a photograph by the artist.

You can learn more about the artist who created this print, Caswall-Smith, John V. L.

Overview

This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, a late 19th-century work by photographer John V. L. Caswall-Smith.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Dorothea Baird in her role as Rosalind from Shakespeare's As You Like It, capturing a moment from a theatrical performance.

Technique & Style

The image was created from a photograph, reflecting the photographic techniques of the time, and published as a print by Virtue & Co in London.

History & Provenance

The print was published by Virtue & Co, a London-based company, indicating its origin within the late 19th-century British publishing and photography scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

John V. L. Caswall-Smith

John V. L. Caswall-Smith made crisp, detailed prints in the late 1800s. You’ll find his “H Beard Print Collection” in this set—fine lines, small buildings, and quiet streets that feel like postcards from another time.…