Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Samuel Lover. It dates from 3 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection. It's a work by Samuel Lover, created on 3rd April 1826.
The print depicts a portrait of Madame Vestris as Mrs Ford in Merry Wives of Windsor. It was published in London by T. Clerc Smith.
To learn more about the style of this print, look into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and was created by Samuel Lover on April 3, 1826.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Madame Vestris as Mrs Ford in a scene from Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor, capturing a moment from a theatrical performance.
Technique & Style
The work is associated with the Romanticism movement, characterized by its emphasis on emotion and individualism, often reflected in its subjects and artistic approach.
History & Provenance
The print was published in London by T. Clerc Smith, indicating its origin within the city's print culture of the early 19th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Lover (24 February 1797 – 6 July 1868), also known as "Ben Trovato" ("well invented"), was an Irish songwriter, composer and novelist, and a portrait painter, chiefly in miniatures. He was the grandfather of Victor Herbert.
