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H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by James Roberts, 1777
H Beard Print Collection, by James Roberts, 1777

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist James Roberts. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

The style fits the Romantic period, when artists focused on emotion and personality.

This print shows Miss Catley, a head-and-torso portrait from the late 1700s. Made by James Roberts, it’s part of a print collection dated around April 1777. The style fits the Romantic period, when artists focused on emotion and personality.

Roberts was known for prints like this, capturing people in a direct, lifelike way. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this piece in its collection.

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Overview

This print is a head-and-torso portrait of Miss Catley, created by James Roberts as part of a collection dated to around April 1777.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait captures Miss Catley in a direct and lifelike manner, conveying a sense of her personality and emotion, characteristic of the emerging Romantic period.

Technique & Style

Roberts' work is notable for its realistic representation, reflecting a focus on capturing the subject's likeness and emotional depth.

History & Provenance

The print is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating its significance within the context of 18th-century British art.

Artist & collection

Artist

James Roberts

James Roberts painted Oxford college life in the late 1700s, mostly in watercolor.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by James Roberts in 1777.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of H Beard Print Collection?

Museum-quality prints of H Beard Print Collection are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.