Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Robert Sayer. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a scene from William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Sir John Falstaff being hidden in a Buck Basket at Mrs Ford's house, as described in Act III, Scene 3 of the play.
History & Provenance
The print was produced in London for Robert Sayer, a British publisher and artist.
Technique & Style
The print's visual qualities are characteristic of its time, although it is not specifically associated with the sfumato technique, which is more commonly linked to painting.
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