Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Franco Zuccarelli. It dates from 29 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Franco Zuccarelli made a print in 1770 that shows a scene from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The print was published by William Woollett the same year. It’s part of the Romanticism movement, which often showed dramatic moments from stories or nature.
This work is one of many prints in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s H Beard Print Collection.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It was created in 1770 by Franco Zuccarelli and published by William Woollett.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from Shakespeare's Macbeth, reflecting the Romanticism movement's focus on dramatic moments from literature.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of Romanticism, the print showcases a dramatic scene, aligning with the movement's emphasis on emotion and narrative.
History & Provenance
The print was published in the same year it was made, 1770, and is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's H Beard Print Collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Franco Zuccarelli made prints in late 18th-century Britain. His December 1770 print is part of the H Beard Collection, showing everyday scenes in rich ink lines. He worked during the rise of British print culture, when…
