Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Spy. It dates from 4 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The subject of the portrait, Francis Bret Harte, wrote a poem called The Heathen Chinee.
The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by Spy in 1879.
It's a portrait of Francis Bret Harte, an American author.
This portrait is part of a series called 'Men of the Day' published by Vanity Fair.
The subject of the portrait, Francis Bret Harte, wrote a poem called The Heathen Chinee.
This poem satirized racial prejudice in California.
You can learn more about the artist who made this portrait, Spy.
Overview
This 1879 print from the H Beard Print Collection is a portrait of American author Francis Bret Harte, created by the artist Spy.
Subject & Meaning
Francis Bret Harte was known for his poem 'The Heathen Chinee', which critiqued racial prejudice in California. His work was widely recognized, earning him a spot in Vanity Fair's 'Men of the Day' series.
Technique & Style
The portrait is a print, part of a series of caricatures published by Vanity Fair, characteristic of the magazine's style under the pseudonymous artist Spy.
History & Provenance
Published on January 4, 1879, by Vanity Fair, this print is now part of the H Beard Print Collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Leslie Matthew Ward (21 November 1851 – 15 May 1922) was a British portrait artist and caricaturist who over four decades painted 1,325 portraits which were regularly published by Vanity Fair, under the pseudonyms "Spy" and "Drawl".
