Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Richard Newton. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows everyday street life in 1797 London. Four famous men appear in the scene. The print belongs to the Romanticism movement.
The artist, Richard Newton, made this when he was just 18. It’s part of a series called “Cries of London.” Newton kept the style simple but full of character.
Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print.
Overview
Cries of London is a print by Richard Newton, created in 1797 at the age of 18, showcasing everyday street life in London during that year.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four prominent figures of the time - Mr. Pitt, Mr. Fox, Mr. Sheridan, and the Duke of Norfolk - amidst ordinary urban activity, blending the notable with the mundane.
Technique & Style
Newton employed a simple yet characterful style for this work, characteristic of the Romanticism movement's emphasis on everyday life and emotional expression.
History & Provenance
Part of Newton's 'Cries of London' series, this print is now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Newton made prints in late-18th-century London. He left behind crisp political satires and social scenes like *H Beard Print Collection* (1797), tiny windows on the era’s quarrels and fads. His linework is sharp…
