Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Thomas Charles Wageman, 1829
H Beard Print Collection, by Thomas Charles Wageman, 1829

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Thomas Charles Wageman. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print features a depiction of Charles Young in the role of Iago from William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello.

About this work

Overview

This print features a depiction of Charles Young in the role of Iago from William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Charles Young as Iago, highlights a specific theatrical interpretation of Shakespeare's deceitful character, capturing a moment or aspect of Young's performance.

Technique & Style

The print's technique and style are not specified in the provided description, leaving the method of creation (e.g., etching, lithograph, woodcut) and aesthetic characteristics (e.g., tone, detail) undefined.

History & Provenance

Details regarding the print's creation date, artist, and ownership history are not provided in the given description.

Context

The work contextualizes a performance of Othello, reflecting the enduring influence of Shakespeare's plays on the arts and the significance of Iago as a dramatic figure.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Thomas Charles Wageman

Artist

Thomas Charles Wageman

Thomas Charles Wageman (1787 – 20 June 1863) was a British painter, engraver and writer.