Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Barlow, I.. It dates from 25 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This coloured etched print depicts John Palmer in a theatrical role from 'The Theatrical War'.
About this work
Overview
This coloured etched print depicts John Palmer in a theatrical role from 'The Theatrical War'. Published on 30th June 1787 by S.W. Fores, it is part of the Harry Beard Print Collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print showcases John Palmer in character, highlighting his association with 'The Theatrical War', a play that satirized the theatrical rivalries of the time, particularly the conflict between the Theatres Royal in Drury Lane and Covent Garden.
Technique & Style
Executed as a coloured etching, the print combines intricate line work with coloured inks to capture Palmer's theatrical persona, reflecting late 18th-century printmaking techniques popular for theatrical portraits.
History & Provenance
Published by S.W. Fores in 1787, the print later became part of the Harry Beard Print Collection, indicating its value as a historical document of 18th-century theatre.
Artist & collection
Artist
I. Barlow made prints of London in the late 1700s, capturing street scenes and public events with a crisp, documentary style. Look for their print titled “H Beard Print Collection (25th February 1786)” in the bundle—it…
