Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by R.L. Wright. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a print from the 18th century showing a full-length portrait of an actress.
This is a print from the 18th century showing a full-length portrait of an actress. It might be Mary Anne Harvey Davenport. The print sits in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection.
The print is unsigned but dated to the second half of the 18th century or later. The museum suggests the sitter could be the actress Mary Anne Harvey Davenport.
Next time you’re in London, stop by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This 18th-century print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a full-length portrait of an actress, potentially Mary Anne Harvey Davenport, although the sitter's identity is not confirmed.
History & Provenance
The print is undated but is attributed to the second half of the 18th century or later; its creator is unknown.
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Artist & collection
Artist
R.L. Wright made prints in the 18th-century style, mostly portraits and scenes on paper. One of their prints, H Beard Print Collection, shows a figure in fine clothes. The lines are crisp and the ink stays flat, typical…
