Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Nicholls. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a scene from a 19th-century theater. Nicholls made it in May 1840 as part of a program for shows at the Royal Grecian Saloon.
You can see the names of four performances listed on the sheet music inside. It’s a small slice of life from a night at the theater.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a scene from a 19th-century theater performance.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a theatrical scene, with a program listing four performances: Les Freres Grotesques, A Roland for an Oliver, Jenny's Rose, and Ma Mere et Moi, held at the Royal Grecian Saloon.
History & Provenance
Created by Nicholls in May 1840, the print was part of a program for the Royal Grecian Saloon's shows.
Context
The print offers a glimpse into 19th-century theater culture, capturing a moment from a night at the Royal Grecian Saloon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicholls made hand-colored prints in the early 1800s. Their prints mix fashion plates with everyday scenes—think bonnets and shopfronts—all hand-tinted in soft blues, pinks, and yellows. The H Beard Print Collection…
