Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Jean Baptiste Guth. It dates from 5 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The fact that it was published in a magazine like Vanity Fair suggests that the subject was well-known at the time.
The print is titled 'H Beard Print Collection' and was created by Jean Baptiste Guth in 1898.
It's a portrait of Benoït Constant Coquelin, taken from Vanity Fair. This was part of a series called 'Men of the Day', which featured notable people. The fact that it was published in a magazine like Vanity Fair suggests that the subject was well-known at the time.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Realism.
Overview
The 'H Beard Print Collection' is a print created by Jean Baptiste Guth in 1898, featuring a portrait of Benoît Constant Coquelin.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Benoît Constant Coquelin, a notable figure of the time, as part of Vanity Fair's 'Men of the Day' series, which highlighted prominent individuals.
Technique & Style
The work is associated with the Realist movement, characterized by its focus on accurate representation.
History & Provenance
Originally published in Vanity Fair in 1898, the print was part of a larger series of portraits.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Baptiste Guth was a French portrait artist, active from 1875 until a few months before his death.
