H Beard Print Collection
1809
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1809
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows Charles Dibdin, a British writer and composer from the early 1800s. It’s a portrait made in 1809 by James Heath. The print was published by a London firm that handled books and prints. The artist, James Heath, worked in the Romantic style. This was a time when artists focused on emotion and individuality. Prints like this were often shared widely in the 19th century. If Romanticism interests you, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
