Artwork
H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by Tom Merry. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection contains a portrait print of George Augustus Sala, a notable figure of the time.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, George Augustus Sala, was a British journalist, novelist, and playwright, suggesting the print may have been created to commemorate or publicize his work or persona.
Technique & Style
As a print, the work utilizes techniques common to printmaking, such as engraving or lithography, though the specific method used for this portrait is not detailed here.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, indicating its ownership and preservation history, though specifics of its creation date, artist, or how it entered the collection are not provided.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Tom Merry is the principal character in the "St Jim's" stories which appeared in the boy's weekly paper, The Gem, from 1907 to 1939.











