Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Louis Veit. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a colored print by Louis Veit from the 19th century. It shows two actors in roles from a Berlin theater play. The print was made in Berlin and published by Eduard Bloch.
The actors are Friederike Gossmann as Marie and August Weirauch as Schulze. It’s part of a series of prints from the Friedrich-Wilhelmstädtisches Theatre zu Berlin.
Look up the artist Veit, Louis.
Overview
This 19th-century colored print by Louis Veit depicts two actors in character from a theatrical performance. It is one of a series of prints documenting roles from the Friedrich-Wilhelmstädtisches Theatre zu Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Friederike Gossmann as Marie and August Weirauch as Schulze in 'Der Kurmärker und die Picarde', a play performed at the Friedrich-Wilhelmstädtisches Theatre. The characters and setting are captured in a moment from the production.
Technique & Style
Louis Veit, a printmaker active during the 19th century, created this work using color printing techniques. The print is part of a series published by Eduard Bloch in Berlin, indicating a commercial production aimed at documenting theatrical performances.
History & Provenance
Published as plate No. 13 in a series by Eduard Bloch, the print is a documented record of a specific theatrical production in Berlin. Louis Veit, the artist, was known for his work in capturing theatrical scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis Veit seemed to live inside the margins, turning spare sketches into prints that buzz with hidden life.
