Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Edwards. It dates from 5 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this print, and to learn more about similar works, look up the movement: Romanticism.
The print is titled H Beard Print Collection, created by Edwards in 1777.
It's a portrait of two actors, Mr Garrick and Miss Younge, in a scene from a play called Zara.
This play was likely a significant work, given the attention to detail in the print, and the fact that it's held at a major museum suggests it has historical value.
The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this print, and to learn more about similar works, look up the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a print created by Edwards in 1777, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It depicts a scene from the play Zara.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays Mr Garrick and Miss Younge as Lusignan and Zara in Act II, Scene 3 of Zara, capturing a moment from a theatrical performance.
Context
The play Zara was likely a significant work, and the level of detail in the print suggests its importance. The print's presence in a major museum collection underscores its historical value.
History & Provenance
Created in 1777 by Edwards, the print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
This guy Edward Edwards spent his days in 18th-century London printing crowd scenes so packed with detail you feel like you’re elbow-to-elbow with the mob.
