Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by J. Findlay. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a portrait of a woman dressed as a character from a theatrical performance, created using ink on paper.
About this work
The print also acted as a theater illustration in a magazine called *The Mirror of the Stage*.
This print shows a woman dressed up as a character from *The Beggar’s Opera*. It’s an old print, made around 1800. The artist used ink on paper to make this portrait.
The woman’s costume points to a famous stage role. The print also acted as a theater illustration in a magazine called *The Mirror of the Stage*.
Check out more prints by the same artist next time you’re at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This print is a portrait of a woman dressed as a character from a theatrical performance, created using ink on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Mrs. C. F. Jones, depicted as Lucy Locket from The Beggar's Opera, a notable stage role indicated by her costume.
Technique & Style
The print is an illustration made with ink on paper, characteristic of the period around 1800.
History & Provenance
Originally created as an illustration for The Mirror of the Stage, a magazine that featured theater-related content.
Context
The print reflects the practice of illustrating stage performances and notable actors in periodicals during the early 19th century.
Legacy
The artist's work is represented in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating the print's significance within a broader artistic and cultural heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
J. Findlay made early 19th-century prints of animals, ships, and city scenes. Look at the “H Beard Print Collection” to see prints of dogs, horses, and harbor views all drawn with fine lines and shading. It belongs to…
