Artwork
H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Roberts. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is part of the Harry Beard Print Collection, now held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a man dressed for the stage.
It’s from a play called *The Double Dealer*, done in 1777.
The artist used printmaking to capture the moment.
The work comes from the Harry Beard Print Collection.
It’s one of many portraits linked to the theater of the time.
That’s why it sits in the Victoria and Albert Museum today.
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Overview
This print is part of the Harry Beard Print Collection, now held by the Victoria and Albert Museum. It depicts a theatrical figure from the 18th century.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a man, identified as Mr. Booth, dressed as Lord Froth from the play 'The Double Dealer'. The character's portrayal is a representation of a specific role in a Restoration-era comedy.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1777, the print is a product of its time, capturing a moment from the theatrical world. It is one of many similar portraits in the Harry Beard Print Collection, which is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's holdings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Roberts made prints in the late 1700s to early 1800s, often capturing scenes in ink on paper.











