H Beard Print Collection
1863
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1863
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a full-length portrait of Harry Payne in color. He's dressed nicely and the artist signed the work. The portrait is special because it's a dedicated piece, made for Harry Payne, which suggests the artist knew him. The artist put thought into the details of the portrait. This kind of dedication and personal touch is interesting and says something about the artist's relationship with the subject. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Chéret, Jules.
