Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J. Russell. It dates from 10 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1778 etching print portrays John Woolderidge, a renowned poet from East Clandon, Surrey.
About this work
This is a print from 1778. It shows poet John Woolderidge in an etching. Russell made the drawing first, then the print was published by W. Faden.
The poet lived in East Clandon, Surrey. The date and place are on the print itself. That’s how we know exactly when and where this image was made.
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Overview
This 1778 etching print portrays John Woolderidge, a renowned poet from East Clandon, Surrey. The work is part of the Harry Beard Print Collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print serves as a portrait of John Woolderidge, highlighting his literary stature. The depiction may reflect the cultural appreciation for poetry during the late 18th century.
Technique & Style
Originally drawn by J. Russell, the image was translated into an etching, a technique popular for reproducing portraits in the 18th century. The etching's style is characteristic of the period's portraitures, emphasizing likeness and detail.
History & Provenance
Published by W. Faden on March 10, 1778, the print's origins are clearly documented on the work itself. It is now housed within the Harry Beard Print Collection.
Context
Created during the late 18th century, the print exists within a broader context of literary celebration in England. East Clandon, Surrey, is specified as Woolderidge's residence, grounding the subject in a particular geographic and possibly intellectual community.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Russell (29 March 1745 – 20 April 1806) was an English painter renowned for his portrait work in oils and pastels, and as a writer and teacher of painting techniques.
