Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Eastgate. It dates from 2 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a view of the Surrey Theatre in 1812. It’s part of a series by Eastgate. The Romanticism style often highlights drama in city life.
The museum says it’s probably print number 141 from the full set. Small touches like that can tell us how these prints were sold and shared.
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Overview
This print is part of a series by the artist Eastgate, depicting a view of the Surrey Theatre.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a scene of the Surrey Theatre in 1812, reflecting the Romanticism style's emphasis on the drama of urban life.
History & Provenance
It is likely the 141st print in the series, offering insight into how the prints were organized and distributed.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of Romanticism, a style that highlights the emotional and dramatic aspects of city life.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made printed images in late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain, turning out two works that still survive in the H Beard Print Collection: one dated around 1782 and another on 2 March 1812.
