1818
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
H Beard Print Collection is a 1818 by Samuel De Wilde, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows Samuel De Wilde’s take on an actor playing a role. It’s a portrait of Mr. William Farren as Lord Ogleby from 1818. Romanticism loved this sort of lively character study. The print sits in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection. De Wilde often caught actors mid-scene, and this one feels warm and human. Next, peek at the Romanticism movement to see more of the era’s portraits.
The portrait depicts William Farren in the role of Lord Ogleby, rendered by Samuel De Wilde in 1818.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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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