Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by W. Locke in 1.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

W. Locke , 1

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist W. Locke. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The work is a print titled “Birmingham Stirling,” part of the series known as the Attic Miscellany.

About this work

Overview

The work is a print titled “Birmingham Stirling,” part of the series known as the Attic Miscellany. Created in 1791, it was issued in London by the publisher W. Locke on June 1st. The image portrays the figure of William Parsons, rendered as the character Sir Fretful Plagiary from the play The Critic.

Subject & Meaning

In the illustration, William Parsons is depicted in the guise of Sir Fretful Plagiary, a satirical role that mocks pretentious literary criticism. The portrayal reflects contemporary theatrical culture and the humor surrounding the play’s commentary on artistic pretension.

Technique & Style

Executed as a print, the image employs the line work and shading typical of late‑18th‑century British printmaking. The style balances caricature with recognizable portraiture, allowing the viewer to identify the sitter while emphasizing the exaggerated traits of the theatrical character.

History & Provenance

The print was released by the London printer W. Locke, a known publisher of the period. It formed part of the Attic Miscellany, a collection of prints that circulated among collectors and enthusiasts of theatrical and literary subjects in the late Georgian era.

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Artist

W. Locke

W. Locke made prints in late-18th-century London, preserving everyday scenes and public moments in ink. Two pieces in our bundle show London street life: H Beard Print Collection marks the day, 1 August 1792, and…