H Beard Print Collection
1792
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1792
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows Elizabeth Barry, an actress from the 1700s. She wears a simple dress and looks off to the side. Small details like her lace collar and the paper in her hand show how printmakers worked in the 1700s. Prints like this were made to share her image widely. Books and newspapers used prints to advertise actors and public figures. The artist used fine lines to catch light and shadow. See this at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
