Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Peltro William Tomkins. It dates from 8 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Peltro William Tomkins made it as a portrait of a young performer nicknamed Master Betty.
This print shows an actor as Selim in a play called *Barbarossa* from 1804. Peltro William Tomkins made it as a portrait of a young performer nicknamed Master Betty. The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Betty was famous for playing older roles while still a teenager. Tomkins worked during the Romantic era when artists liked bold emotions and drama.
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Overview
This print is a portrait of a young actor known as Master Betty, created in 1804 by Peltro William Tomkins.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Master Betty in the role of Selim from the play Barbarossa, showcasing his talent for playing mature characters at a young age.
Technique & Style
The work is an engraving, a technique characteristic of Tomkins' practice during the Romantic era, when artists emphasized dramatic expression.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its significance in the history of theater and portraiture.
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