Artwork
Julia Gaylord
Julia Gaylord is a print by E. Matthews & Sons. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print is a portrait of Julia Gaylord.
It was printed by E. Matthews & Sons in the 19th century.
The fact that it's a print from the 19th century makes it interesting because it shows how printing technology was used to create portraits during that time.
You can learn more about this type of print at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This print is a portrait of Julia Gaylord, produced by E. Matthews & Sons in the 19th century.
Technique & Style
As a 19th-century print, it exemplifies the application of printing technology for portraiture during that era, reflecting the capabilities and aesthetic characteristics of the time.
History & Provenance
The print was created by E. Matthews & Sons, a firm active in the 19th century, indicating its origin within a specific historical and industrial context.
Artist & collection
Artist
E. Matthews & Sons ran a print shop in Victorian London where opera singers and actors lined up to sit for their portraits. The family cranked out crisp black-and-white lithographs that looked like they’d been sketched…
