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H Beard Print Collection, by Samuel De Wilde, 26

H Beard Print Collection

Samuel De Wilde

26

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 26 by Samuel De Wilde, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Samuel De Wilde
When & what style?
26 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection. It's a work by Samuel De Wilde, an English artist. The print depicts a character from a play, specifically George Davies Harley in the role of Kent in King Lear. It was published by Vernor & Hood in 1803. To learn more about the style and context of this work, look into the movement: Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

The print shows George Davies Harley in the role of Kent from Shakespeare’s *King Lear*, issued by Vernor & Hood in 1803.

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About the artist

Portrait of Samuel De Wilde
Artist

Samuel De Wilde

Samuel De Wilde, born and died in London, was a portrait painter and etcher of Dutch descent famous for his theatrical paintings.

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