Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist The Penny Magazine. It dates from 29 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Small print runs like this made fashion and art visible to everyday readers.
This print comes from a weekly magazine called The Penny Magazine. It’s a page from an article about costume design. The magazine’s art leans into Romanticism—big on emotion, mood, and detail.
The piece dates to May 29, 1837. That’s just a few months before Queen Victoria took the throne. Small print runs like this made fashion and art visible to everyday readers.
Check out more in the same collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, a compilation of printed materials. It originates from The Penny Magazine, a weekly publication dated May 22, 1837.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates an article on costume design, reflecting the magazine's focus on art and fashion. The imagery is characteristic of Romanticism, emphasizing emotion, mood, and detail.
History & Provenance
Published in May 1837, the print predates Queen Victoria's accession to the throne. The Penny Magazine made art and fashion accessible to a broad audience through its affordable format.
Context
The Penny Magazine was part of a larger movement to disseminate art and culture to the general public. Similar collections can be found at institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Penny Magazine was an illustrated British magazine aimed at the working class, published every Saturday from 31 March 1832 to 31 October 1845.
