H Beard Print Collection
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print is a portrait of Thomas Morton, a dramatist. It's interesting that the print was published in London, which might suggest it was intended for a local audience. The fact that it's a portrait of a dramatist also implies that the subject was a notable figure in the theater scene. You can learn more about similar portraits at the Victoria and Albert Museum.