Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by J. Donnman, 22
H Beard Print Collection, by J. Donnman, 22

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J. Donnman. It dates from 22 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This print depicts a full-length scene featuring two figures, identified as Miss Farren and Thomas King, in character as Lady Emily and Sir Clement. The context suggests a connection to the play 'The Heiress' by John Burgoyne.

Subject & Meaning

The subject matter revolves around a theatrical representation, specifically a moment from 'The Heiress'. The portrayal of Miss Farren and Thomas King in their respective roles highlights the intersection of art and theater in the depicted era.

Technique & Style

Details on the print's technique and style are not provided in the source information, leaving the method of creation and aesthetic characteristics unspecified.

History & Provenance

The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its ownership and collection history, though specific dates of creation or acquisition are not mentioned.

Artist & collection

Artist

J. Donnman

This printmaker worked in late-18th-century London, leaving behind a single dated sheet from the H Beard Collection—“22nd May 1787”—a topographical view of the Thames waterfront near Blackfriars Bridge.