Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Walker & Co.. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The print is titled 'H Beard Print Collection' and was created by Walker & Co. in January 1810.
This print is part of the Romanticism movement. It's interesting that the source description mentions it's entitled 'Evil Spirits at Work, or King Richard overcome', which suggests a story behind the image.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement of Romanticism.
Overview
This print, titled 'Evil Spirits at Work, or King Richard overcome', is part of the H Beard Print Collection, created by Walker & Co. in London, January 1810.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a narrative scene where King Richard is overwhelmed, implying a dramatic, possibly supernatural, confrontation as suggested by 'Evil Spirits at Work'.
Technique & Style
Executed in the style of Romanticism, characterized by emphasis on emotion and imagination, the print's visual elements likely amplify drama and tension.
History & Provenance
Published in London by Walker & Co. in January 1810, the print's origins are well-documented, though its subsequent ownership history before joining the H Beard Print Collection is not detailed here.
Context
Created during the Romantic movement, the work reflects the era's fascination with the sublime, drama, and often, the darker aspects of life and literature.
Legacy
As part of the H Beard Print Collection and a product of the Romanticism movement, the print contributes to the historical record of early 19th-century artistic themes and techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walker & Co. made small prints that look like cartoons or stiff little portraits, all dated between 1807 and 1810. Each one is labeled “H Beard Print Collection,” suggesting they might be crowd scenes or theatrical…
