Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 1831
H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 1831

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is part of a collection featuring H Beard, showcasing two actors in character.

About this work

Overview

This print is part of a collection featuring H Beard, showcasing two actors in character.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two actors, Herr Blume and Herr Bader, in roles from operas 'Cortez' and 'Stumme von Portici', staged in the 1820s and 1830s. Their dramatic poses evoke thrilling moments from the performances.

Technique & Style

The actors' costumes and poses are rendered in detail, capturing the intensity of the stage moments. The print's style reflects the theatricality of the operas it represents.

Context

The print was created after one of the depicted operas gained popularity, suggesting a connection between the print's production and the opera's success.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known