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H Beard Print Collection

Bowles and Carver

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

18th Century

Dominant colour

H Beard Print Collection is a 1750 by Bowles and Carver, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Bowles and Carver
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

The story of this work

Overview

The print titled *At a Tragedy* depicts an audience attending a performance of *Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage* at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, published in London by Bowles & Carver in the 18th century. Executed as a mezzotint on paper, the image captures spectators in a theatrical setting.

Read the full account in the museum source.