Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist George Murgatroyd Woodward. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
In 1809, George Murgatroyd Woodward made a print called *The Comforts of a Modern Gala*. It’s a scene of daily life, printed in London and kept at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The print pokes fun at how people dressed up for parties back then. Just one sheet, but it shows how styles changed fast.
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Overview
This print is part of a collection by George Murgatroyd Woodward, a British artist known for his satirical works. The specific print, 'The Comforts of a Modern Gala', was published in London by T. Tegg.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene of daily life, satirizing the fashion and social habits of the time, particularly how people dressed for parties.
History & Provenance
Created in 1809, the print is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, reflecting the changing styles of the era.
Artist & collection
Artist
This guy was the 18th-century answer to meme pages. A London printmaker who cranked out satirical sketches like he was feeding a hungry scroll press every week. His prints skewered everything from politicians to fashion…
