Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist H.E. von Wintter. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The work is a lithographic portrait executed circa 1820, depicting the figure identified as N.
About this work
The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by von Wintter, H.E. around 1820.
It's a portrait, which was a common subject in art at that time.
The print is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum collection, and it's an example of work from the Romanticism movement, which focused on emotion and individualism.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
The work is a lithographic portrait executed circa 1820, depicting the figure identified as N.A. Lingarelli. Produced by H.E. von Wintter, the image forms part of the Harry Beard Print Collection and is presently held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The print presents a single male sitter, rendered in a straightforward, representational manner typical of early‑19th‑century portraiture. While no narrative scene accompanies the image, the emphasis on the individual’s likeness reflects contemporary interest in personal identity and status.
Technique & Style
Created with lithography, a relatively new print medium at the time, the work employs fine line work and tonal shading to model the sitter’s features. Its aesthetic aligns with Romantic‑era tendencies toward expressive detail and a focus on the inner character of the subject.
History & Provenance
The portrait entered the Harry Beard Print Collection before being acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it remains catalogued as part of the museum’s extensive print holdings. Its documented date of production is around 1820, situating it within the early phase of lithographic practice in Britain.
Context
Portraiture was a dominant genre in the early nineteenth century, serving both commemorative and social functions. The Romantic movement, contemporaneous with the print’s creation, encouraged artists to convey emotion and individuality, qualities evident in the sitter’s attentive gaze and nuanced rendering.
Artist & collection
Artist
Early 19th-century printmaker H.E. von Wintter carved detailed engravings of London street scenes and costumes. Two examples here come from the H Beard Print Collection: one dated 1817 and another from around 1820. See…
