Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist T. Sully. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by T. Sully in 1830.
It's a portrait of Miss Fanny Kemble, printed in Philadelphia.
The print is part of the Romanticism movement, which is interesting because it was a time when artists focused on emotion and imagination.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a print created by T. Sully in 1830.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Miss Fanny Kemble, a subject that reflects the artist's interest in capturing the likeness of notable figures.
Technique & Style
Produced in Philadelphia by Childs & Inman, the print exemplifies the Romanticism movement, characterized by an emphasis on emotion and imagination.
History & Provenance
Printed in Philadelphia, the work is a product of the city's early 19th-century printmaking industry.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Sully kept a pocket watch that ran backwards just to stay amused, and he painted faces so smooth you’d swear the sitters stepped out of a mirror.
