Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Alfred Edward Chalon. It dates from 15 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a woman in a stage role. It’s a portrait of Madame Vestris as Lucy Morton, from a play called *Court Favors*. The work was done by Alfred Edward Chalon in 1839.
The print was published by John Mitchell the same year. It’s part of a bigger collection called the H Beard Print Collection.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection. It was created by Alfred Edward Chalon and published by John Mitchell in 1839.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Madame Vestris in the role of Lucy Morton from the play Court Favors, capturing a moment from a theatrical performance.
History & Provenance
Published in the same year it was created, the print is now part of the H Beard Print Collection, indicating its preservation and recognition as part of a larger assembly of prints.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Edward Chalon was a Swiss-born British portraitist. He lived in London where he was noticed by Queen Victoria.
