16
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
H Beard Print Collection is a 16 by James Northcote, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a head and torso portrait of a man. He's looking straight at us with a calm face. The portrait is detailed, with folds in his clothes visible. The subject is William Henry West Betty, an interesting figure. He was a young actor, and his portrait was likely made to showcase his talent. You can learn more about portraits like this one by looking at the work of artist: Northcote, James.
A head-and-torso portrait depicts the actor William Henry West Betty.
Read the full account in the museum source.
James Northcote was a British painter. He became a member of the Royal Academy in 1787, and a member of the Royal Institute of the Netherlands in 1809.
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