Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist R. Taylor. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print collection piece features a portrait of Jenny Lind, the renowned Swedish opera singer.
About this work
The work blends Impressionism and Realism, two styles that caught fleeting moments and sharp details alike.
This print shows Jenny Lind, the Swedish opera singer. It’s a portrait made by R. Taylor in 1887, though the image itself comes from an 1847 print by John Mitchell. The work blends Impressionism and Realism, two styles that caught fleeting moments and sharp details alike.
Lind died in 1887, and her image was published soon after. The print sits at the Victoria and Albert Museum, a place full of designs from across history.
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Overview
This print collection piece features a portrait of Jenny Lind, the renowned Swedish opera singer. The work combines elements of Impressionism and Realism, capturing both fleeting moments and sharp details.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Jenny Lind, was a celebrated opera singer. The print's publication soon after her death in 1887 suggests it may have been a memorial or tribute, capitalizing on her enduring popularity.
Technique & Style
The print blends Impressionist and Realist styles, reflecting the dual focus on capturing transient impressions and precise likenesses. The image originates from an 1847 print by John Mitchell, later reinterpreted by R. Taylor in 1887.
History & Provenance
Originally published by John Mitchell in 1847, the image was reissued by R. Taylor in 1887, shortly after Lind's death. The print is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Context
Housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum, this print is surrounded by a broad collection of historical designs, providing context for its artistic and cultural significance within a wider historical framework.
Artist & collection
Artist
R. Taylor made late-19th-century prints that captured everyday London life. In *George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection* (December 1885) and two prints from the *H Beard Print Collection* (1887 and the 1800s), Taylor’s…
