Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by K. Levin. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, a compilation of multiple prints possibly united by a theme or purpose.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a head-and-torso portrait of William Hazlitt in his youth, capturing his likeness at an early stage in his life.
Context
As a portrait, it belongs to a broader tradition of representational art; similar works can be found in institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Käthe Levin was the kind of person who signed prints with just a quick "K. Levin" in the corner, like she was leaving a note rather than making art. She spent years carving images of bearded faces into metal plates,…
