Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by William Ridley, 11
H Beard Print Collection, by William Ridley, 11

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist William Ridley. It dates from 11 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This print shows a portrait of William Congreve.
It's an old portrait from the 18th century. The print was made for a man named C. Cooke, which is a interesting fact because it tells us about the people involved in creating and sharing the portrait.
You can learn more about this kind of art by looking into the work of the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and features a portrait of William Congreve, an 18th-century figure.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the print is William Congreve, and the portrait provides a visual representation of him.

History & Provenance

The print was produced for C. Cooke and dated 11th June 1796, indicating its origin and the entity responsible for its creation and dissemination.

Artist & collection