Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist T. & I. Elvey. It dates from 25 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a print from 1825 showing the outside of Drury Lane Theatre. It came out in a small magazine called The Drama or Theatrical Pocket Magazine.
The print was made by the Elvey brothers, who ran a printing shop in London. It’s a quick snapshot of theater life right outside the building.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts the exterior of Drury Lane Theatre. It was published on 25 May 1825 as part of The Drama or Theatrical Pocket Magazine, Vol. VII.
History & Provenance
The print was published by T. & I. Elvey, a London-based printing firm run by the Elvey brothers. The magazine it appeared in was a theatrical pocket magazine, suggesting a focus on theatre and performance.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a moment in the life of Drury Lane Theatre, a significant cultural institution. It offers a glimpse into the theatre's exterior, providing a snapshot of its appearance at the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
This pair of printmakers left a single dated sheet in the Beard Collection: a view from London in 1825.
