Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie. It dates from 27 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print captures the exterior of the King's Theatre, Haymarket, in London.
About this work
One detail stands out: the print was published the same year the image was drawn, so it’s a very fresh city snapshot.
This print shows the King’s Theatre in 1820. Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie made the original drawing, then it was turned into a print for a London publisher. Romantic prints often highlight grand buildings and city life.
One detail stands out: the print was published the same year the image was drawn, so it’s a very fresh city snapshot.
Look next at prints by the same artist, Schnebbelie, Robert Blemmell.
Overview
This print captures the exterior of the King's Theatre, Haymarket, in London. Created in 1820, it was drawn by Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie and published by Robert Wilkinson.
Technique & Style
The print is characteristic of Romantic-era prints, which often featured grand buildings and urban scenes. The original drawing was translated into a print, a common practice at the time.
History & Provenance
The print was published in the same year it was drawn, making it a timely representation of the cityscape. Robert Wilkinson was the publisher, while Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie was responsible for the original drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie was an English painter and illustrator. He produced numerous paintings and drawings of London's topography during the first half of the 19th century. He was born in Canterbury in 1781 as the…
