Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by John Hoppner, 1
H Beard Print Collection, by John Hoppner, 1

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist John Hoppner. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1832 print depicts a woman portraying Rosalind from Shakespeare's *As You Like It*, rendered in a style mimicking painted detail.

About this work

The artist John Hoppner worked in the Romantic style, which often focused on emotion and strong personalities.

This print shows a woman dressed as Rosalind from Shakespeare’s *As You Like It*. She’s captured in character, with details meant to look like a painting but made as a print. The artist John Hoppner worked in the Romantic style, which often focused on emotion and strong personalities.

The print was made in 1832, long after Hoppner’s 1795 death. It was published in New Cross by H. Cook, so it’s a later reproduction of his original idea.

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Overview

This 1832 print depicts a woman portraying Rosalind from Shakespeare's *As You Like It*, rendered in a style mimicking painted detail. Originally conceived by Romantic-era artist John Hoppner, the work emphasizes emotional depth and strong character representation, characteristic of the Romantic style.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Mrs. Jordan as Rosalind, capturing her in character. The print's title, 'The Portrait of a Lady in Character', highlights its theatrical focus, reflecting the Romantic emphasis on emotion and personality.

Technique & Style

Executed as a print, the work simulates the appearance of a painting, blending mediums. Hoppner's Romantic style, though created before his 1795 death, influenced the print's emotional and expressive qualities, evident in its reproduction.

History & Provenance

Originally designed by John Hoppner before 1795, the print was published posthumously in 1832 by H. Cook in New Cross, making it a later interpretation of Hoppner's design.

Context

Similar prints can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum, contextualizing the piece within a broader collection of like artworks.

Artist & collection

Portrait of John Hoppner

Artist

John Hoppner

John Hoppner (4 April 1758 – 23 January 1810) was an English painter, much influenced by Joshua Reynolds, who achieved fame as a colourist.