British 19th Century

The designation British 19th Century refers to an artist or group of artists of British nationality, documented as active around 1800. The surviving body of work indicates a broad artistic practice encompassing various media and subject matters typical of early 19th Century Britain.

The artist’s output, represented in major collections, includes 8 prints, 6 drawings, and 1 painting. This body of work spans multiple genres, reflecting interests in natural history, topographical studies, and historical documentation. Subjects range from detailed studies such as the drawing Bird (Larvivora Ruficeps), likely related to ornithological illustration, to topographical representations like Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire and A Mountainous Landscape.

Several key examples of these British 19th Century prints and drawings are preserved in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The artist contributed to illustrative endeavors, evidenced by the print Frontispiece for the Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge: Vo, confirming involvement in publishing projects. A significant historical composition, the print Crowning of Queen Victoria, June 28, 1838 [right half], also forms part of the documented work.

These museum-quality works provide factual insight into artistic production during the period. As institutional holdings, many of these historical pieces are now secured in the public domain, ensuring they are accessible for research and study, often allowing for the creation of high-quality prints.