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H Beard Print Collection, by Peeping Tom, 1809

H Beard Print Collection

Peeping Tom

1809

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1809 by Peeping Tom, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Peeping Tom
When & what style?
1809 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is called H Beard Print Collection, made by Peeping Tom in 1809. It's a portrait, and that's what makes it interesting - it's a specific person, Alexander Ross, who was a barber and perfumer. He was also involved in the O.P. Riots, which gives us a glimpse into his life. You can learn more about this style by looking into Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

The print titled *Is This "Barber Ross A"?* depicts Alexander Ross, a barber, perfumer, and participant in the Old Price Riots, published in London by Peeping Tom in 1809.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Peeping Tom

Tom Bewick carved woodblocks before dawn, inking them by candlelight so the lines stayed sharp.

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