Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Thomas RA Stothard. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by Thomas Stothard in 1788. It's an engraved portrait of a woman, which is an interesting aspect of this work. The woman is depicted as a character from a performance, giving us a glimpse into the culture of the time. Check out the Romanticism movement to learn more about this style of art.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a print created by Thomas Stothard in 1788.
Subject & Meaning
The print is an engraved portrait of a woman, identified as Mrs Billington, depicted as the character Mandane from the play Artaxerxes.
Technique & Style
The work is an engraving, a technique characteristic of the period, and is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and dramatic representation.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its provenance and historical significance.
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Artist
Thomas Stothard painted scenes in watercolor and print, working in England during the late 1700s and early 1800s.
