Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Joseph Kenny Meadows. It dates from 1847 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 and features a scene titled 'Taglioni's Farewell'.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts the renowned dancer Marie Taglioni surrounded by five putti, or cherubs, capturing a poignant moment in her career.
Technique & Style
The print is a press cutting, suggesting it was originally published in a newspaper or periodical, offering a glimpse into the dissemination of images during its time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Kenny Meadows made prints and watercolors in early 19th-century Britain, often showing everyday scenes and costume details.
