Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by J. Jones. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This early 19th-century print, titled 'Mathews & Yates' New Entertainment', presents a lively scene with twelve figures, potentially including the actors Charles Mathews and Frederick Yates.
Subject & Meaning
The print likely serves as an advertisement for a theatrical performance, as indicated by the phrase 'New Entertainment' in its title, promoting a show featuring the named actors.
Technique & Style
Created by J. Jones, the print's style and technique are characteristic of early 19th-century printmaking, though specific artistic innovations or distinctive stylistic elements are not immediately highlighted in the available information.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and originally from a larger set of works by J. Jones, suggesting a collecting or publishing effort focused on theatrical or promotional prints of the time.
Context
The print reflects the vibrant theatrical culture of the early 19th century, where prints like this one played a crucial role in advertising upcoming shows to the public.
Legacy
While the print's direct influence or lasting impact on art history is not specified, it contributes to the historical record of early 19th-century theatre advertising and the careers of Mathews and Yates.
Artist & collection
Artist
Early 19th-century British printmaker J. Jones made crisp, detailed prints that look into everyday life and small workspaces. Try “Interior of an Amateur Statuary’s Workshop” (1827), a tidy snapshot of marble pieces and…
