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H Beard Print Collection, by John Cawse, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

John Cawse

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

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

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

About this work

This print is a portrait of Sir George Smart. It was published in London by M. Colnaghi, which suggests it was made for a wider audience. The fact that it was published by a company implies that the print was likely made in a relatively large quantity. You can learn more about this type of art by looking at the work of artist: Cawse, John.

The story of this work

Overview

A portrait of Sir George Smart was published in London by M. Colnaghi, created by John Cawse in 1850.

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About the artist

Artist

John Cawse

John Cawse made prints in early 19th-century England. His two works here are both prints from the H Beard Print Collection—one dated before September 1838, the other from the same series. They sit in the gentle,…

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