Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J. Mortimer. It dates from 20 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print, created by J.
About this work
This print shows Ophelia at the moment she drowns in *Hamlet*. It’s a single scene turned into art by J. Mortimer in 1775.
The artist used Romanticism to turn a sad stage moment into a print you can hold. It was published on the exact date of 20 May 1775.
Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
Overview
This print, created by J. Mortimer, depicts a pivotal scene from William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Published on May 20, 1775, it showcases the tragic character of Ophelia.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures Ophelia's final moments in Act IV, Scene 7 of Hamlet, as she succumbs to drowning. This poignant representation conveys the emotional intensity of the scene.
Technique & Style
Executed in a Romantic style, the print transforms a dramatic stage moment into a tangible work of art, emphasizing the emotional and expressive qualities of the scene.
History & Provenance
The print is dated May 20, 1775, and is known to be held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it can be viewed.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made satirical prints in the 1770s, poking fun at daily life and politics.
