Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Tinsley Brothers. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 19th-century print is a portrait of Michael William Balfe, a prominent figure of the time, and is part of the H Beard Print Collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print's subject is Michael William Balfe, highlighting his individual prominence during the 1800s, with the portrait format emphasizing his personal reputation.
Technique & Style
Created by Tinsley Brothers in the mid-1800s, the work utilizes period-specific print techniques, characteristic of the brothers' output in that era.
History & Provenance
Originally published by Tinsley Brothers, the print is now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of the broader H Beard Print Collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Tinsley was a British publisher. The son of a gamekeeper, he had little formal education; but together with his brother Edward (1835–1865) he founded the firm of The Tinsley Brothers, which published many of the…
