H Beard Print Collection
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by Samuel William Reynolds, the elder. It's from the 19th century. The print shows Miss Stephens as Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro. This gives us a clue about the subject matter, which is a character from a play. The play is likely an influence on the image. To learn more about printmaking, check out the technique of sfumato.
