Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist W. Heath. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1798 print, executed by W.
About this work
This print shows a person named Miss Lepel, later called Lady Hervey. Artist W. Heath made it on May 1, 1798. It’s a portrait in the Romantic style.
The print lives at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Miss Lepel looks calm and steady in the picture.
Head to the Victoria and Albert Museum to see it in person.
Overview
This 1798 print, executed by W. Heath on 1 May, depicts Miss Lepel, who later became Lady Hervey. Rendered in a Romantic aesthetic, the image presents the sitter with a composed, steady demeanor. The work is part of the print collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait captures Miss Lepel at a youthful stage before her marriage, offering a glimpse into the genteel portraiture conventions of late‑18th‑century England. Her calm expression and poised bearing reflect the period’s ideals of feminine virtue and social standing.
Technique & Style
Heath employed the print medium to achieve fine line work and subtle tonal variation characteristic of Romantic portraiture. The composition emphasizes a simple background, allowing the sitter’s features and attire to dominate the visual field.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the print has remained in institutional care, entering the Victoria and Albert Museum’s holdings where it is displayed as part of the museum’s broader print collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
This British printmaker turned the early 1800s into vivid snapshots with sharp lines and everyday scenes.
