H Beard Print Collection
1871
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1871
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The print is titled H Beard Print Collection, created by Chancellor in May 1871. It depicts the Two Roses theatre company in Dublin. This company included several actors, such as Henry Irving and Amy Fawsitt. The fact that it shows a specific theatre company makes it interesting, as it provides a glimpse into the theatrical scene of the time. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement of Realism.
