Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Day & Haghe. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The print shows a portrait of V. Harper playing the trumpet.
This portrait is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into the life of a musician from the mid 19th century. The fact that V. Harper is playing the trumpet suggests that music was an important part of their life.
You can learn more about prints like this one at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a musician playing a trumpet.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is V. Harper, a trumpeter, offering a glimpse into the life of a mid-19th-century musician. The image suggests that music played a significant role in their life.
Context
The print provides insight into the cultural context of its time, highlighting the importance of music in the mid-19th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
These artists specialized in hand-colored lithographs in the 1830s–40s, turning prints into vivid records of places and subjects.
