Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Clamp. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a print from around 1794 by Clamp. It shows a man named William Cartwright who worked as a comedian. The print is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The work belongs to Romanticism, a movement that often focused on emotion and individualism. Cartwright lived in the 17th century, though the print was made much later.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, featuring an engraved portrait of a notable figure from the past.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is William Cartwright, a comedian from the 17th century, depicted in a portrait made around 1794 by the artist Clamp, more than a century after Cartwright's time.
Technique & Style
The print is an engraving, a technique characteristic of its period, and is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism.
History & Provenance
The print was created circa 1794 and is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating its preservation and recognition as a significant work.
Artist & collection
Artist
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