Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist W. Russell Reeve. It dates from 25 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This hand-colored print depicts the east front of the New Theatre Royal Covent Garden, created in 1809 by W.
About this work
This one catches the theatre’s bold façade at a time when London’s playhouses were big news.
This print shows the east side of the New Theatre Royal in Covent Garden. W. Russell Reeve made it in 1809, and it’s colored by hand rather than printed.
The Romantic style often highlights dramatic buildings and lively city scenes. This one catches the theatre’s bold façade at a time when London’s playhouses were big news.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints from the Harry Beard Collection.
Overview
This hand-colored print depicts the east front of the New Theatre Royal Covent Garden, created in 1809 by W. Russell Reeve.
Subject & Meaning
The print showcases the theatre's imposing façade, capturing a moment when London's playhouses were a significant cultural focus.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of the Romantic style, the print highlights a dramatic building, with hand-coloring adding depth and visual interest.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection, with additional prints from this collection held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
W. Russell Reeve painted quiet English landscapes in watercolor, often capturing Suffolk landmarks like East Bergholt Church and Freston Tower. In 1932 he recorded Red House Farm near Ipswich, and in 1941 he returned to…
