Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Naish, I. in 1.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

Naish, I. , 1

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Naish, I.. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is one of a collection by I.

About this work

This print shows William Thomas Lewis playing Vapid in a 1799 play. The artist, I. Naish, made it using Romanticism style prints. It was published by W. Hinton that October.

The portrait captures a stage character named Vapid, not the actor’s real face. That’s common in theater prints from this time.

Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

Overview

This print is one of a collection by I. Naish, published by W. Hinton in 1799. It depicts a character from a theatrical performance.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows William Thomas Lewis as Vapid, a character in the 1799 play The Dramatist. The portrayal is typical of theater prints from this era, capturing a stage persona rather than the actor's likeness.

Technique & Style

The print is executed in a style associated with Romanticism, a characteristic of many prints from this period.

History & Provenance

Published in October 1799, the print is a historical record of a theatrical performance from that time. Similar prints can be found in institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Naish, I.

Printmaker active around the turn of the 18th century, I. Naish produced crisp engravings documenting everyday life and fleeting moments. Two examples in this set show crowds at London’s Newgate Prison in 1799 and a…