Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Robert Jacob Hamerton. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a print from 1841 by Robert Jacob Hamerton. It shows Robert Campbell Maywood dressed as a character from a play. The print was published by Welch & Gwynne.
The title role came from a play called The Man of the World. This was printed the same year the play came out.
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Overview
This 1841 print, created by Robert Jacob Hamerton, portrays Robert Campbell Maywood in the title role of Sir Pertinax Macsycophant from the play The Man of the World, published contemporaneously with the play's release by Welch & Gwynne.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures Robert Campbell Maywood's portrayal of Sir Pertinax Macsycophant, a character from The Man of the World, highlighting the play's immediate impact and the actor's representation of the role.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of the print are not provided, its creation in 1841 suggests the use of early 19th-century printmaking techniques, characteristic of the period's theatrical promotional materials.
History & Provenance
Published by Welch & Gwynne in the same year as the play's debut, the print's provenance is tied to the play's initial promotional efforts; current location or subsequent ownership history is not specified.
Context
Given the contemporaneous publication with The Man of the World's release, this print reflects the practice of promoting theatrical productions through illustrated prints, a common marketing strategy in 19th-century theatre.
Legacy
The print's legacy is intertwined with the play's and the actor's enduring reputation; however, without further information on its exhibition history or influence on subsequent art, its broader impact remains undefined.
Artist & collection
Artist
These 19th-century prints show everyday scenes and figures in crisp lines, typical of British illustration before photography took over.
