Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 1
H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 1

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This print shows a woman in a dark dress with a white collar. Her hair is pulled back neatly. She faces left with a calm expression.

The print copies an 1818 painting by Rose Emma Drummond. It was engraved by T. Thompson and sold by John Bell. This was part of a monthly magazine called *La Belle Assemblée*.

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Overview

This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and features a portrait of a woman. It was created using engraving techniques and published in 1818.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in a dark dress with a white collar, her hair pulled back neatly, and a calm expression. The subject is likely Mrs. Garrick, as indicated by the original painting's attribution.

Technique & Style

The print is an engraving by T. Thompson, based on a painting by Rose Emma Drummond. The engraving technique was used to reproduce the original artwork for mass publication.

History & Provenance

Published by John Bell as part of the monthly magazine La Belle Assemblée on April 1, 1818, this print was intended for a wide audience. It is now part of the H Beard Print Collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known