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H Beard Print Collection, by J. I. Mark, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

J. I. Mark

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by J. I. Mark, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
J. I. Mark
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by Mark, J. I. in the 19th century. It's interesting because the print is a portrait of T. P. Cooke as Harry Hallyard, which suggests it might be related to theater or performance. This detail gives us a clue about the context of the print. You can learn more about prints like this one at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A 19th-century portrait of actor T. P. Cooke in the role of Harry Hallyard was published in London by J. I. Mark as part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

J. I. Mark

J. I. Mark worked in the 19th century making prints that collected everyday scenes. Their H Beard Print Collection gathers city corners, shop windows, and street types into numbered plates. The prints sit between…

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