Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Abraham Wivell. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This early nineteenth‑century print presents a portrait of Giuseppe Ambrogetti, an individual whose likeness was captured in a single‑sheet image. Produced in 1824, the work exemplifies the era’s practice of disseminating likenesses through printed media, offering a visual record of Ambrogetti for contemporary audiences.
History & Provenance
The image was issued by the London‑based publisher George Lawford, a known figure in the print trade of the period. Printed in 1824, the work likely circulated among patrons and collectors interested in portraiture, and its survival within the H Beard Print Collection attests to its continued relevance as a documentary artifact.
Technique & Style
Executed as a traditional print, the piece employs line work and shading typical of early nineteenth‑century portrait prints. The rendering balances detail with the constraints of the medium, delivering a recognizable representation while adhering to the economical production methods favored by commercial printers of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
This British printmaker worked in the early 1800s, making portraits and other prints for popular audiences.
