Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Rose Emma Drummond. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a portrait of Henrietta Mangeon from 1817. It’s a hand-colored engraving, so the ink lines were filled in by hand later. The style fits the Romantic era, which loved expressive detail.
The artist, Rose Emma Drummond, made it as part of a collection. It was published by John Bell that same year.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum’s prints from 1817 next.
Overview
This 1817 print features a portrait of Henrietta Mangeon, created by artist Rose Emma Drummond and published by John Bell. It is a hand-colored engraving, combining printed ink lines with manual coloring.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Henrietta Mangeon, is portrayed in a style characteristic of the Romantic era, emphasizing expressive detail. The portrait's specific significance or context beyond its subject is not explicitly stated in available information.
Technique & Style
The print is a hand-colored engraving, where initial ink lines were printed, and colors were subsequently added by hand. The overall style aligns with Romantic-era aesthetics, marked by detailed and expressive rendering.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1817 by Rose Emma Drummond, the print was published the same year by John Bell as part of a collection. Specific ownership histories or notable exhibitions before its current collection are not detailed here.
Context
For comparative context, the Victoria and Albert Museum holds a collection of prints from 1817, offering a broader view of contemporary printmaking techniques and artistic trends.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made prints in early 1800s Britain, a time when women artists worked mostly in reproductive engravings.
