Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist William Marshall Craig. It dates from 25 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a man from the early 1800s. William Marshall Craig made it in 1815. The artist used Romanticism, a style that often highlights emotion and individuality.
Samuel Whitbread was a well-known figure in England at the time. The print was published by T. Kinnersley and later added to the Harry Beard Collection.
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Overview
This print, created in 1815 by William Marshall Craig, is part of the H Beard Print Collection. It is a portrait of a notable figure from early 19th-century England.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the print is Samuel Whitbread Esq., a prominent English figure of the time. The portrait captures his likeness, reflecting his individuality and status.
Technique & Style
The print exemplifies the Romanticism style, characterized by an emphasis on emotion and the unique qualities of its subject. Craig's use of this style gives the portrait a distinctive character.
History & Provenance
Published on October 25, 1815, by T. Kinnersley, the print later became part of the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its significance and value over time.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Marshall Craig was an English painter who exhibited at times at the Royal Academy, from 1788 until 1827.
