Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist T. Foster. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a portrait of Henry R.
About this work
This one was sold by two companies who often worked together to reach more buyers.
This print shows a man named Henry R. Bishop in London, 1822. It’s a portrait print by T. Foster, made for a music publisher named J. Power and the print shop Colnaghi & Co. Bishop was a well-known composer and singer back then.
London in 1822 had many print shops selling portraits of famous people. This one was sold by two companies who often worked together to reach more buyers.
Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
Overview
This print is a portrait of Henry R. Bishop, a notable composer and singer, created in London in 1822.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Henry R. Bishop, was a prominent figure in London's musical scene, and this portrait print captures his likeness.
Technique & Style
The print was made by T. Foster, likely using a technique common for portrait prints at the time, and was published by J. Power and Colnaghi & Co.
History & Provenance
Published in London by J. Power and Colnaghi & Co., two companies that frequently collaborated on print sales to expand their market reach.
Context
The print was part of a larger trend in early 19th-century London, where print shops sold portraits of famous individuals.
Artist & collection
Artist
T. Foster made prints in early 1800s England. Their *H Beard Print Collection* from July 1822 shows crisp lines and social scenes of the time. These prints capture daily life with straightforward clarity, trading fancy…
