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H Beard Print Collection, by William Bewick, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

William Bewick

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by William Bewick, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
William Bewick
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is a portrait of William Hazlitt. It's interesting because it's a representation of a specific person, showing his head and torso. The print is also notable for being part of a collection, which suggests it might be one of many portraits created by the artist. You can learn more about this style of printmaking by looking into the work of artist: Bewick, William.

The story of this work

Overview

A portrait by William Bewick depicts William Hazlitt from the shoulders up, showing his head and torso.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

William Bewick

William Bewick had a habit of turning his friends into characters—sometimes literally.

See the richer artist page
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