H Beard Print Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a late 19th-century print from the magazine *Vanity Fair* under the series “Men of the Day.” It shows Charles Carlos Clarke, a Victorian writer, dressed in his usual style. The print is part of a set of portraits that mocked or gently teased public figures. The print mixes Impressionist brushwork with Realist detail. It’s more about capturing a quick likeness than grand style, done with a light touch. Flip through more prints by Spy at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
