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H Beard Print Collection

Longman & Co.

1847

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

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H Beard Print Collection is a 1847 by Longman & Co., a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Longman & Co.
When & what style?: 1847 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is from 1847, titled H Beard Print Collection, created by Longman & Co. The print depicts a Chinese scene, specifically a Joss-House and a Chinese Theatre at Ningpo. It was printed by M& N Hanhart and published by Longman & Co. as part of the Harry Beard Collection. This collection provides a glimpse into the interests of the time. To learn more about similar works, look into the movement known as Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

A lithotint print titled *A Chinese Joss-House, a Chinese Theatre at Ningpo* was produced by Longman & Co. in 1847, with printing executed by M&N Hanhart. The image is part of the Harry Beard Collection.

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About the artist

Artist

Longman & Co.

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