Who painted Print Collection?

Print Collection was painted by Edwin Landseer in 1847.

Where can I see Print Collection?

Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Print Collection?

Print Collection is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Print Collection

Edwin Landseer , 1847

Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Edwin Landseer. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print depicts Isaac Van Amburgh, a renowned big-cat tamer, in a dramatic scene.

About this work

This print shows Isaac Van Amburgh, a famous big-cat tamer, in a dramatic scene.

This print shows Isaac Van Amburgh, a famous big-cat tamer, in a dramatic scene.
Sir Edwin Landseer made it around 1847 as part of a series of engravings.
Van Amburgh worked with lions and tigers in London theaters and royal shows.

The Duke of Wellington actually paid for Landseer’s portrait of him first.
Queen Victoria loved the act so much she wrote about it in her diary.

Check out prints at the Victoria and Albert Museum next time you’re there.

Overview

This print depicts Isaac Van Amburgh, a renowned big-cat tamer, in a dramatic scene. Created by Sir Edwin Landseer around 1847, it is part of a series of engravings.

Subject & Meaning

Van Amburgh, of mixed Dutch and Cherokee descent, was a celebrated performer who worked with lions and tigers in London theaters and royal shows, captivating audiences including Queen Victoria.

History & Provenance

The Duke of Wellington commissioned Landseer's portrait of Van Amburgh in 1839, preceding the engravings. Queen Victoria, who was particularly impressed by Van Amburgh's performances, documented them in her diaries and invited him to perform at Windsor Castle in 1844.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edwin Landseer

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.