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H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist William Hogarth. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
This print is a head and torso portrait of William Hogarth, depicting him at an unspecified age. The image is derived from an original oil portrait, with the print executed by Sam Ireland through etching.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the portrait is William Hogarth (1697-1764), a renowned English artist. The portrait captures his likeness, serving as a representation of the artist himself rather than conveying a specific narrative or theme beyond his personal depiction.
Technique & Style
The original work was painted in oil, later translated into a print through the etching technique by Sam Ireland. This process allowed for the dissemination of Hogarth's self-portrait to a broader audience.
History & Provenance
William Hogarth passed away on October 26, 1764, at the age of 67. The etched print by Sam Ireland postdates Hogarth's original oil portrait, though the exact dates of creation for both the original and the print are not specified here.
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Artist
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
















