Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by T. O. Steeden, 4
H Beard Print Collection, by T. O. Steeden, 4

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist T. O. Steeden. It dates from 4 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This print is from the H Beard Print Collection.
It was created by T. O. Steeden in 1825.
The print is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which gives us a clue about its significance, and it's an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized strong emotions and imagination.
You can learn more about this style by looking into Romanticism.

Overview

This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Created in 1825 by T. O. Steeden, it is an engraved portrait.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Mrs Bland as Sally Shamrock, a character portrayal that reflects the artistic interest in theatrical and emotional subjects characteristic of its time.

Technique & Style

The work exemplifies Romanticism, a movement emphasizing strong emotions and imagination. The engraving technique used by Steeden demonstrates the period's skill in printmaking.

History & Provenance

The print's presence in the Victoria and Albert Museum suggests its significance in the art historical canon, and it is part of a larger collection assembled by Harry Beard.

Artist & collection

Artist

T. O. Steeden

This 19th-century engraver specialized in finely detailed prints of everyday life.