Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by George Scharf in 1839.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

George Scharf , 1839

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist George Scharf. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

It’s a small slice of theatre history when shows used dramatic lighting and big stage tricks.

This print shows a scene from Werner, an old play. It’s part of a set made to remember stage effects at Covent Garden Theatre. The artist, George Scharf, captured one moment from Act V in 1839.

The print was published in London by James Pattie that same year. It’s a small slice of theatre history when shows used dramatic lighting and big stage tricks.

Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints from this set.

Overview

This print, part of the H Beard Print Collection, is one of several in the 'Recollections of The Scenic Effects of Covent Garden Theatre, during the season 1838-9' series, capturing a specific moment from a theatrical performance.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene from Act V of the play 'Werner', highlighting a particular scenic effect used in its 1838-9 staging at Covent Garden Theatre, preserving a moment in the history of theatrical production.

Technique & Style

Created by artist George Scharf, the print's technique and style are characteristic of 19th-century printmaking, aiming to faithfully represent the dramatic lighting and stage tricks of the era's theatre.

History & Provenance

Published in London by James Pattie in 1839, the print is a direct contemporary record of Covent Garden's 1838-9 season, with its origins tied to the publisher and the specific theatrical season it commemorates.

Context

The print reflects the emphasis on scenic effects in early 19th-century theatre, including dramatic lighting and stage illusions, common in productions like 'Werner' at Covent Garden Theatre.

Legacy

Now part of the H Beard Print Collection, it is also associated with the Victoria and Albert Museum's holdings, contributing to the historical record of London's theatrical past and the evolution of stage design.