Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Evans in 1807.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

Evans , 1807

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Evans. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, a compilation of printed portraits.

Subject & Meaning

One of the portraits in the collection is of Barton Booth, an actor, and dates to 1807.

History & Provenance

The print is associated with the Harry Beard Collection, indicating a prior ownership or custodianship.

Artist & collection

Artist

Evans

This guy Evans? Always lurked in print shops, sleeves dusted with chalk from pressing woodblocks. In 1807 he carved a whole collection of portraits—kings, queens, and every tradesman who mattered—so even the illiterate…