Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Leney. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
The title of this work is H Beard Print Collection, created by Leney in 1813.
It's a print that falls under the Romanticism movement.
This work is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which provides more information about the piece, including that it's an engraved portrait of Master Betty from 1805, part of the Harry Beard Collection.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a print created by Leney in 1813, classified under the Romanticism movement. It is housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The print features an engraved portrait of Master Betty, originally created in 1805. The subject's identity suggests the piece may commemorate or celebrate the individual, though specific context or symbolism beyond the portrait is not detailed.
Technique & Style
Executed as an engraving, the work showcases a technique characteristic of printmaking during the Romantic era. Leney's use of engraving aligns with the movement's emphasis on detailed, expressive forms.
History & Provenance
Originally engraved in 1805, the portrait of Master Betty was later included in the H Beard Print Collection by 1813. It is now part of the Harry Beard Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
Created during the Romanticism movement, the work reflects the era's focus on individuality and emotional depth, though its specific thematic resonance within the movement is not overtly stated.
Artist & collection
Artist
This 19th-century printmaker carved crisp lines onto copper then inked each sheet by hand, leaving tiny variations that make every copy unique.
