Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Walker & Boutall. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print is a portrait of Mr. S.B. Bancroft, also known as Squire Bancroft.
The print is from the late 19th century and was created by Walker & Boutall. This was a time when prints were becoming more accessible to the public.
You can learn more about this type of print and its creators by looking up the artist, Walker & Boutall.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and features a portrait of Mr. S.B. Bancroft, known as Squire Bancroft.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the print is Mr. S.B. Bancroft, an individual of note during the late 19th century. The portrait likely captures his likeness and conveys his status.
Technique & Style
Produced by Walker & Boutall, a firm known for creating prints, this work exemplifies the techniques and style characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking.
History & Provenance
The print dates to the late 19th century, a period when advancements in printmaking made such works more widely available to the public.
Artist & collection
Artist
These late-19th-century printmakers made small, detailed images of everyday scenes.
