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H Beard Print Collection, by Edward Luttrell, 1750

H Beard Print Collection

Edward Luttrell

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1750 by Edward Luttrell, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Edward Luttrell
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows Queen Mary I from the 18th century. It’s part of a history book, printed as a single page. Edward Luttrell made it for Mitchell’s Edition of Rapin’s History of England. The artist often worked on book illustrations back then. This one was published near the start of print culture. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection online.

The story of this work

Overview

The print depicts Queen Mary I and was produced by Edward Luttrell as part of Mitchell's Edition of Rapin's History of England around 1750.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Edward Luttrell

Edward Luttrell spent his days sketching London’s back alleys, always with a stubby pencil tucked behind his ear.

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