Artwork
Edward L Davenport
Edward L Davenport is a print by H.C. Maguire. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 19th-century print depicts Edward Loomis Davenport, an actor.
About this work
Overview
This 19th-century print depicts Edward Loomis Davenport, an actor. The image was reproduced by Henry C. Maguire from a daguerreotype originally taken by Mayall.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Edward Loomis Davenport, was a notable figure in 19th-century theatre. The print likely served to popularize his image among audiences.
Technique & Style
The print originates from a daguerreotype, an early photographic process, indicating an intersection of emerging photography and traditional print reproduction techniques in its creation.
History & Provenance
Printed by Henry C. Maguire from Mayall's daguerreotype, the work's provenance highlights collaboration between photographers and printers in the 19th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
H.C. Maguire spent his days tucked in a print shop near Covent Garden, where he turned sheet music covers into tiny stories—ladies in crinolines dancing, clowns with oversized shoes, scenes that felt like the…
