Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 1822
H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 1822

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This print shows a crowd at a London theater in 1822. Men wear top hats. Women hold fans. A man in a long coat stands near the stage.

This was once the cover page for a play called *Holland’s Leaguer*. It told people what to expect inside.

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Overview

The H Beard Print Collection is a printed image that served as the cover page for a play called *Holland's Leaguer*. It depicts a scene from a London theater.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a crowded London theater in 1822, with men wearing top hats and women holding fans. A man in a long coat is positioned near the stage, suggesting the image captures a moment from a performance.

History & Provenance

The print is related to other works in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, indicating its connection to a broader tradition of theatrical imagery.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known