Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J.R. Cruickshank. It dates from 23 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This etched print, created in 1823, depicts Mr.
About this work
This is a print by J.R. Cruickshank from 1823. It shows a man named Mr. Liston dressed as a character called Moll Flaggon. London printers published it that same year.
The print is etched, not painted. It’s part of the Harry Beard Collection. The style fits the Romantic era, but it’s a quick look at daily life in the 1800s.
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Overview
This etched print, created in 1823, depicts Mr. Liston in the character of Moll Flaggon. It is part of the Harry Beard Print Collection and was published in London by S. Stokes, late Westes, on 23 July of that year.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays Mr. Liston, an individual, in a specific character role as Moll Flaggon, suggesting a representation from theatre or performance art of the time, capturing a moment in 19th-century entertainment.
Technique & Style
Executed as an etching, the print showcases a technique characteristic of its era. While often associated with the Romantic era's expressive qualities, this work leans towards a more documentary approach, offering a glimpse into daily life and theatrical culture of the 1800s.
History & Provenance
Published in London on 23 July 1823 by S. Stokes (late Westes), the print is attributed to J.R. Cruickshank. It is now housed within the Harry Beard Print Collection.
Context
Created during the Romantic era, the print diverges from typical romantic themes by focusing on a mundane, theatrical aspect of life, reflecting the broader cultural interest in performance and character portrayal in early 19th-century London.
Legacy
As part of the Harry Beard Collection and attributed to J.R. Cruickshank, this print contributes to the historical record of early 19th-century printmaking and theatrical representation, though its broader impact or influence on subsequent art movements is not prominently defined.
Artist & collection
Artist
J.R. Cruickshank made hand-colored prints in early 19th-century London. They produced two works in the H Beard Print Collection: one dated 1819 and another on 23 July 1823. These prints sit inside the tradition of…
