Artwork
Harry Beard Print Collection
Harry Beard Print Collection is a print by Carington Bowles. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 18th-century print, part of the Harry Beard Print Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, portrays two actors in character from the play The Duenna.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures George Mattocks as Don Ferdinand and John Quick as Isaac Mendoza, highlighting a specific theatrical performance of The Duenna.
Technique & Style
Created by Carington Bowles, the print exemplifies the artistic techniques and stylistic conventions of 18th-century printmaking, though specific methods used are not detailed here.
History & Provenance
Produced in the 1700s by Carington Bowles, the print is now housed within the extensive Harry Beard Print Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
As part of a collection focused on theater scenes, this print contributes to a broader archival record of 18th-century theatrical performances and representations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carington Bowles made playful prints in 18th-century England, the kind you’d hang in a coffee-house or tuck into a letter.
