Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist James Fittler. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a boy’s portrait from 1779. James Fittler made it in London, printed the same year. The Victoria and Albert Museum keeps it in their Harry Beard collection.
William Crotch posed as a child artist. Mrs Croft published the print in London when he was still young. It’s a Romantic-era work, all soft lines and light.
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Overview
This print is a portrait of a young boy, created and published in London in 1779 by James Fittler and Mrs Croft, respectively.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is William Crotch, depicted as a child prodigy artist. The portrait captures his youthful talent, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with early genius.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by soft lines and a light tone, typical of the Romantic era's aesthetic sensibilities.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Harry Beard collection, now held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating its significance and preservation over time.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Fittler made fine engravings of people and scenes in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
