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H Beard Print Collection, by J. Russell, 10

H Beard Print Collection

J. Russell

10

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 10 by J. Russell, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
J. Russell
When & what style?
10 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a print from 1778. It shows poet John Woolderidge in an etching. Russell made the drawing first, then the print was published by W. Faden. The poet lived in East Clandon, Surrey. The date and place are on the print itself. That’s how we know exactly when and where this image was made. Look up Russell, J. next.

The story of this work

Overview

An etching print from 1778 depicts John Woolderidge, a noted poet from East Clandon in Surrey, framed within an oval. Published by W. Faden, the portrait shows Woolderidge wearing a hat and holding a parchment. The work is part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Portrait of J. Russell
Artist

J. Russell

John Russell (29 March 1745 – 20 April 1806) was an English painter renowned for his portrait work in oils and pastels, and as a writer and teacher of painting techniques.

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