Ludewig van Beethoven, James Henry Lynch, between 1820 and 1865

Portrait of ludwig van beethoven; bust-length, directed to left, glancing towards the viewer, wearing dark coat with tassels, white neckerchief and collar; background of cloudy sky; in an oval, surmounted by putti among clouds, holding laurel wreath and blowing trumpet; sheet music and musical instruments below portrait; rectangular decorative border; after lynch; proof. Lithograph. Date: between 1820 and 1865. Dimensions: Height: 555 mm (sheet); Width: 425 mm (sheet). Medium: paper. Depicted People: Ludwig van Beethoven. Collection: British Museum. Ludewig van Beethoven (BM 1892,0714.779)