Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by W. Ware. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection features a print by W. Ware serving as the front cover for a musical overture related to Shakespeare's Cymbeline.
Subject & Meaning
The print promotes a popular tune from the play, performed at London's Theatre Royal Covent Garden in the 18th century, transforming a simple program into a collectible item.
History & Provenance
The print is associated with theatrical performances in 18th-century London and is now part of a collection, with an example held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
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