Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist George Murgatroyd Woodward. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The title of this print is H Beard Print Collection, created by Woodward, George Murgatroyd in 1799.
This print is a genre scene, which means it depicts everyday life. The source description from the Victoria and Albert Museum gives us a clue about what's going on in the scene: it's about female musicians.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a print created by George Murgatroyd Woodward in 1799.
Subject & Meaning
This genre scene depicts a group of five female musicians, satirically referred to as 'Savoyards of fashion' in the context of a 'musical mania'. The image represents a moment of everyday life, likely commenting on the social trends of the time.
Technique & Style
The print is a coloured scene, characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which often emphasized emotion and contemporary life.
History & Provenance
The print was created in 1799 by George Murgatroyd Woodward, and is part of the H Beard Print Collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
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