Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Richard R.A. Westall. It dates from 30 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1799 print, titled 'Imogen in Boys Clothes Entering into the Cave', illustrates a pivotal moment from William Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline'. The scene captures Imogen's disguise as a boy in Act III, Scene VI.
Subject & Meaning
The print focuses on Imogen, a female protagonist, dressed in male attire, as she enters a cave. This depiction highlights her resourcefulness and determination, key aspects of her character in the play.
Technique & Style
Published by A. Suntach, the print's style and technique are characteristic of late 18th-century engraving practices, though specific artistic attributions or unique stylistic innovations are not highlighted in available information.
History & Provenance
The print was published in 1799 by A. Suntach, indicating its creation during a period of renewed interest in Shakespeare's works. Detailed provenance (ownership history) is not provided.
Artist & collection
Artist
English artist Richard Westall made prints and watercolours in the late 1700s and early 1800s, often drawing subjects from literature and mythology.
