Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by W. Bromley. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a portrait of David Garrick as Richard III, captured in a full-length depiction on stage.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of David Garrick as Richard III, captured in a full-length depiction on stage. The image is dated to the late 18th or early 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Garrick in costume, embodying the character of Richard III, likely in a scene from a theatrical performance, possibly the Battle of Bosworth Field.
History & Provenance
The print is dedicated to Baroness Howe by John Boultbee, as indicated by the inscription, suggesting a connection between the dedicatee and the subject or the creator of the dedication.
Artist & collection
Artist
This 18th-to-19th-century printmaker carved everyday scenes into copper, leaving crisp black lines that could be inked and pressed onto paper.
