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H Beard Print Collection

Print
2nd April 1828 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print entitled 'A Dream of Retrospection and Ambition'. Image satirises the life of Harriot Mellon showing, in her dreams, her rise to fame and high society through wealth. Published by G. Humphreys, 1828.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Hand coloured etching
Brief description
Print entitled 'A Dream of Retrospection and Ambition', published by G. Humphreys, 1828, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Print entitled 'A Dream of Retrospection and Ambition', depicting Harriot Mellon asleep, with her dreams drawn above her.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.7cm
  • Width: 35.2cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Summary
Print entitled 'A Dream of Retrospection and Ambition'. Image satirises the life of Harriot Mellon showing, in her dreams, her rise to fame and high society through wealth. Published by G. Humphreys, 1828.
Other number
F.121-55 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.2603-2009

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Record createdSeptember 25, 2009
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