Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist The Illustrated London News. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
In 1845 a print in the Illustrated London News showed Mr. Forrest as Macbeth and Miss Cushman as Lady Macbeth. The print came out on March 1st and sits at the Victoria and Albert Museum today.
It’s part of a bigger article from that weekly paper. The actors wear clothing typical of the stage in the 1800s.
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Overview
The H Beard Print Collection features a print depicting a theatrical scene. It was published in the Illustrated London News in 1845.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Mr. Forrest as Macbeth and Miss Cushman as Lady Macbeth, dressed in attire characteristic of 19th-century stage costumes. The image is accompanied by a related article, providing context for the scene.
History & Provenance
The print was issued on March 1, 1845, and is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Illustrated London News, founded by Herbert Ingram and first published on Saturday 14 May 1842, was the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine.
