Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by G. Smeeton in 1850.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Museum-quality prints of H Beard Print Collection are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

G. Smeeton , 1850

H Beard Print Collection is a print by G. Smeeton. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The H Beard Print Collection is a print created by G. Smeeton, featuring a portrait of a historical figure.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII and a pivotal figure in English history, whose significance is underscored by her representation in this work.

History & Provenance

The print is part of a collection bearing the name H Beard, suggesting a connection to a specific collector or provenance.

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Artist & collection

Artist

G. Smeeton

Printmaker in the early 19th century, G. Smeeton carved and inked scenes for the Beard collection. One surviving sheet shows a London street corner with a barrel-organ player and a terrier sniffing a cabbage leaf. The…