Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist E. F. Lambert. It dates from 9 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The print is titled H Beard Print Collection, created by Lambert, E. F. in 1823.
This print depicts a scene from a play, showing William Charles Macready as Caius Gracchus. It was published by W. Sheldrick, which suggests it was part of a larger collection of prints related to theater performances.
You can learn more about similar works by exploring the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
This 1823 print, titled 'H Beard Print Collection', by E. F. Lambert, captures a theatrical moment featuring William Charles Macready as the ancient Roman figure Caius Gracchus.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays Macready in the role of Caius Gracchus, highlighting a specific scene from a play. The subject matter reflects the Romantic era's fascination with classical antiquity and dramatic expression.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of the print are not provided, its creation during the Romanticism movement suggests an emphasis on expressive and emotive rendering, characteristic of the era's artistic approach.
History & Provenance
Published by W. Sheldrick in 1823, the print was likely part of a broader collection focusing on theatrical performances, indicating its role in documenting or promoting Macready's work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Printmaker from the early 1800s, E. F. Lambert made crisp, detailed hand-colored engravings of street scenes and everyday life. Two prints in this set show London shopfronts dated December 9, 1823 and around 1825. See…
