H Beard Print Collection
14
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
14
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
H Beard Print Collection is a 14 by James Gillray, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman singing to a man. She's dressed in fancy clothes and he's sitting on a couch. The woman is Mrs Billington, a singer, and the man is the Duke of Portland, a wealthy guy. The interesting thing about this work is that it's a caricature, which means it's an exaggerated picture, often used to poke fun. This one is called 'The Bulstrode Siren'. It was published in London, which suggests it was meant for a local audience. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Gillray, James.
