Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist P. Roberts. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The fact that it's a portrait of a comedian suggests that the subject may have been a notable figure in the entertainment world at the time.
The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by Roberts, P. It's from 1st May 1795.
This print is a portrait, specifically a head and shoulder portrait of John Bannister, who was a comedian. The fact that it's a portrait of a comedian suggests that the subject may have been a notable figure in the entertainment world at the time.
To learn more about the style and themes of this period, you can look into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a print created by P. Roberts on May 1, 1795.
Subject & Meaning
This portrait depicts John Bannister, a comedian, in a head and shoulder format, suggesting his significance in the entertainment world of the time.
Technique & Style
The print is associated with the Romanticism movement, characterized by its focus on emotion and individualism.
History & Provenance
The print was made in 1795, a period when portraiture was a popular means of capturing notable figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
P. Roberts made prints in the late 1700s, publishing scenes with titles like *H Beard Print Collection (1st May 1795)*. These prints belong to the same era that gave us broadsheets and political cartoons. To see more…
