Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 12
H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 12

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a scene from a theatrical performance.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows Mr Shuter and Mrs Green as characters Mr and Mrs Hardcastle, alongside Mr Quick as Tony Lumpkin, in Act V of Oliver Goldsmith's play 'She Stoops to Conquer'.

Technique & Style

The figures are dressed in period costume, indicating a historical or nostalgic theme. The print was produced for Carrington Bowles, suggesting it was intended for a commercial market.

Context

The print reflects the 18th-century interest in documenting and disseminating images of theatrical performances, a theme consistent with the collections of institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known