Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by W.G. Herdman. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This hand-colored lithotint print depicts a vibrant Liverpool town square in the 19th century, juxtaposing charitable institutions with lively entertainment.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates the Infirmary and Alms-House of Liverpool amidst a bustling fair and a travelling theatre, highlighting the coexistence of charity and community leisure activities.
Technique & Style
Executed as a lithotint, the print was colored by hand, characteristic of the era's printmaking techniques, blending industrial reproduction with individual artistic touch.
History & Provenance
Printed by Day & Hagle, this work was created to support a fundraiser for the depicted Liverpool Infirmary and Alms-House, now part of the Harry Beard Print Collection.
Context
Similar works can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum, contextualizing this piece within the broader tradition of 19th-century British printmaking that captured urban life.
Artist & collection
Artist
British artist W.G. Herdman made engravings and prints in the 19th century. His only work in this set is the H Beard Print Collection, a set of detailed prints likely depicting people, places, or objects from daily…
