Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist John James Halls. It dates from 29 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is part of a collection featuring the actor Edmund Kean.
About this work
This print shows Edmund Kean playing the villainous king in Shakespeare’s Richard III. The artist caught the moment with bold lines and a sharp quote below: “Well, as you guess.”
Kean was a famous British actor in the early 1800s. The print came out on March 29, 1814, just after one of his big performances.
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Overview
This print is part of a collection featuring the actor Edmund Kean. It is a representation of Kean in a notable role.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Edmund Kean as Richard III from Shakespeare's play, capturing a dramatic moment with an accompanying quote 'Well, as you guess'.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by bold lines, effectively conveying the intensity of the scene.
History & Provenance
Published by C. Turner on March 29, 1814, the print coincides with one of Kean's significant performances as Richard III.
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