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H Beard Print Collection, by Brewer & Co., 1850

H Beard Print Collection

Brewer & Co.

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by Brewer & Co., held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Brewer & Co.
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows Adelina Patti on a sheet music cover. It’s a colorful portrait from the 1800s made by Brewer & Co. The image is part of the H Beard Print Collection. It’s tied to a piece called “Quadrille Brillante on Popular Operatic Melodies” by J. Pridham. That’s the main detail from the museum’s description. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum next.

The story of this work

Overview

A color portrait of Adelina Patti appears on the cover of *Quadrille Brillante on Popular Operatic Melodies* by J. Pridham, published by Brewer & Co. in 1850.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Brewer & Co.

They made prints for British audiences in the 19th century, often showing everyday scenes in crisp lines and shaded tones.

See the richer artist page
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