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H Beard Print Collection, by George Hunt, 1826

H Beard Print Collection

George Hunt

1826

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1826 by George Hunt, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
George Hunt
When & what style?
1826 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is titled H Beard Print Collection. It was created by George Hunt in May 1826. The print is part of the Romanticism movement and shows a portrait of Mr. Frederick Yates in various characters. I don't know what the image looks like, but I can tell you it's a genre scene. The Victoria and Albert Museum has more information about this print. You can learn more about the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The lithograph, hand-coloured by George Hunt, depicts Frederick Yates in twelve distinct roles from his entertainment *Yates Reminiscences*. Published in May 1826, the print is part of the Harry Beard Collection. Each character is visually represented within the composition.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

George Hunt

George Hunt was a Southern American artist, best known for his portraits of Blues musicians and paintings for Music Festivals, which are exhibited in many private collections, galleries, museums, and the walls of Memphis businesses.

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