Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Childs, I.W.. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a small lithograph print from 1832. It shows a portrait of Mrs. Wood, who used to be Miss Paton. The artist is I.W. Childs.
It’s signed by Mori & Lavenu and is part of the Harry Beard Collection. The print is a vignette style, so the edges fade out softly.
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Overview
A small lithograph print from 1832, featuring a portrait of a woman, is part of the H Beard Print Collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Mrs. Wood, formerly Miss Paton, in an unidentified character, showcasing the subject's likeness in a soft, vignette style.
Technique & Style
Created by I.W. Childs, the print is a vignette lithograph, characterized by its softly fading edges, a distinctive feature of this style.
History & Provenance
Published by Mori & Lavenu, the print is part of the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its significance within a curated assemblage of artworks.
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Artist
I.W. Childs carved crisp, black-and-white prints in early 19th-century London, turning city corners and shopfronts into sharp little records of the 1830s streets. One of those prints, “H Beard Print Collection” from…
