H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a portrait of Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India. He's dressed formally, with a serious expression. The print was published in Vanity Fair, a magazine known for its satirical cartoons and portraits of famous people, which is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into how Lord Lytton was seen by the public at the time. You can learn more about this kind of print at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.

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