Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Roberts, I.F.. It dates from 27 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1799 print is part of a collection of theater images by I.
About this work
This print shows a stage scene from the play *Pizarro*, with a man named Mr.
This print shows a stage scene from the play *Pizarro*, with a man named Mr. Laurent playing Rollo. It’s a print by I.F. Roberts from 1799, part of a collection of theater images. The Romantic movement loved dramatic moments like this one.
The print was published by Beauclerc and captures a moment from a real play. Romantic prints often focused on strong emotions and bold characters.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.
Overview
This 1799 print is part of a collection of theater images by I.F. Roberts, published by Beauclerc.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from the play *Pizarro*, featuring Mr. Laurent as the character Rollo, capturing a dramatic moment characteristic of the Romantic movement's emphasis on strong emotions.
Technique & Style
As a Romantic print, it focuses on a bold character and intense emotion, reflecting the era's artistic preferences.
History & Provenance
The print was published in 1799 by Beauclerc, and similar prints can be found in institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
I.F. Roberts made crisp, detailed prints of everyday scenes in the late 1700s. Try their single-sheet “H Beard Print Collection (27th July 1799)” for a snapshot of London at the end of the 18th century—shop signs,…
