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H Beard Print Collection, by J. Asperne, 1

H Beard Print Collection

J. Asperne

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1 by J. Asperne, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
J. Asperne
When & what style?
1 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by artist Asperne, J. It was created on 1st December 1819. This print is a portrait, specifically a head and shoulder portrait of Mr R. W. Elliston Esq. The fact that it's a portrait of a specific person suggests that it was likely made to commemorate or honor him in some way. To learn more about the style and techniques used in this print, look into the movement: Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

A head-and-shoulders portrait depicts Mr R. W. Elliston, Esq., in a formal style.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

J. Asperne

Jasper Asperne spent his days running errands for the East India Company, but in the evenings he slipped into a print shop to make tiny etchings of London streets.

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