Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J. H. Hawkins. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
These three prints show scenes from a play called Henry VIII.
They were made in 1839 by J. H. Hawkins.
Each print shows a different moment from the 1838–39 season at Covent Garden Theatre.
The prints were published by James Pattie.
They come in a paper cover with the title “Recollections of The Scenic Effects of Covent Garden Theatre.”
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Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a set of three prints created in 1839 by J. H. Hawkins, published by James Pattie. They are bound in a paper cover titled 'Recollections of The Scenic Effects of Covent Garden Theatre Druing the Season 1838-9'.
Subject & Meaning
The prints depict scenes from the play 'Henry VIII' as performed at Covent Garden Theatre during the 1838–39 season. Each print captures a distinct moment from the production.
History & Provenance
The prints were published in 1839. A similar collection is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, suggesting the work is part of a broader tradition of documenting theatrical productions.
Artist & collection
Artist
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H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
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