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H Beard Print Collection, by R Grave, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

R Grave

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

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

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

About this work

This print shows a man named James Bick. He was a mimic trumpeter, someone who could copy sounds or speeches. The work is a portrait, printed on paper. It’s from around the 1800s. The artist is R. Grave. The print is kept at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A print from the Harry Beard Collection depicts James Bick, a performer known for mimicry and trumpet playing.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

R Grave

This artist made 19th-century prints, mostly small detailed sheets of animals and scenes.

See the richer artist page
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