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H Beard Print Collection, by Frederick William Pailthorpe, 1883

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1883 by Frederick William Pailthorpe, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Frederick William Pailthorpe
When & what style?
1883 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The print is titled H Beard Print Collection, created by Frederick William Pailthorpe in 1883. It's a portrait of George Cruikshank, which is interesting because it includes a facsimile signature. This suggests that the print was meant to be a reproduction of Cruikshank's work or a tribute to him. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Impressionism.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork is an etched portrait of George Cruikshank, accompanied by a facsimile of his signature, published in London by J. F. Dexter in 1883 as part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Frederick William Pailthorpe

Frederick William Pailthorpe made prints in the 1880s, a decade when artists often traded etchings in London pubs and print clubs.

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