Artwork
H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by Chodowiecki, D. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, a compilation of images related to theatrical performances.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a scene from William Shakespeare's Hamlet, specifically the 'Mousetrap' scene, featuring Miss Dobbelin as Ophelia and Mr Bruckner as the King.
Technique & Style
The print is a colour image, suggesting a level of detail and nuance in its representation of the theatrical scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
D Chodowiecki made prints you can hold in your hands. In our set you’ll find the H Beard Print Collection, crisp etchings that show 18th-century life in everyday scenes and portraits. These works belong to the same…











