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H Beard Print Collection, by Margaret Gillies, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

Margaret Gillies

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by Margaret Gillies, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Margaret Gillies
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The print shows a portrait of Charles Dickens. It's interesting that this print was published by Smith Elder, which suggests it was made for a wide audience. The fact that it's a print of a famous author also implies that Dickens was a well-known figure at the time. You can learn more about prints like this one at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The print depicts Charles Dickens, created by Margaret Gillies and published by Smith Elder in 1850.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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