Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Unknown in 1824.

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

Unknown , 1824

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

It’s part of a five-page booklet from 1824 called *Edifices of London – Theatres*.

This print shows the inside of London’s Royal Amphitheatre. Wooden benches rise in curved rows around a small stage. Gaslights glow on the walls.

It’s part of a five-page booklet from 1824 called *Edifices of London – Theatres*. The artist made this to show off the amphitheatre’s fancy design. Most prints from this series are lost.

Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum for more old theatre prints.

Overview

A five-page booklet from 1824, titled 'Edifices of London - Theatres', features an introductory print of the Royal Amphitheatre's interior alongside four pages of descriptive text by Charles Dibdin, Jun.

Subject & Meaning

The print highlights the Royal Amphitheatre's interior design, showcasing curved rows of wooden benches, a small stage, and gaslit walls, emphasizing its architectural sophistication.

Technique & Style

The artwork is an engraving, characteristic of the illustrative style of the early 19th century, with attention to detail in capturing the venue's layout and lighting.

History & Provenance

Part of Charles Dibdin, Jun.'s 'History and illustrations of the London Theatres', this booklet is a rare surviving piece from its series, with most counterparts now lost.

Context

Originally published within a broader historical and descriptive account of London's theatres, including the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, and Drury Lane, among others.

Legacy

Now archived under the Theatre & Performance Classmark PN 2596.L6, with further related historical theatre prints available at the Victoria and Albert Museum.