Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist W. Mc. Call. It dates from 31 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a woman dressed for the stage. It’s a portrait of Miss Hughes in her role as Reiza from the opera Oberon.
The image comes from a big collection of prints at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It dates back to 1828, which was near the end of the Romanticism movement.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, a compilation of images held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Miss Hughes as Reiza, a character from the opera Oberon, showcasing her in a theatrical costume.
History & Provenance
Dating to 1828, the print originates from a period towards the end of the Romanticism movement and is housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
This guy printed so many satirical broadsides you’d think he ran a 19th-century meme factory out of his attic.
